Girl
Etta
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About Etta
Vintage charm radiates from this compact powerhouse. The double consonant provides emphasis, ensuring the name isn't overlooked despite its brevity. Jazz enthusiasts particularly appreciate its musical heritage, though its appeal extends far beyond genre-specific associations. There's something fundamentally cheerful about its sound—bright, upbeat, impossible to say without smiling. The name suggests someone with personality, spunk, and an independent spirit. Its revival reflects broader trends toward reclaiming grandmother-generation names, giving them fresh life for new generations. Short enough to avoid nicknames yet complete feeling as is, it needs no additions or modifications. The vintage appeal combines with modern sensibilities, creating something simultaneously nostalgic and current, perfect for families bridging generational divides.
Popularity of the Name Etta
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #72 | ||||
| 1881 | #74 | ||||
| 1882 | #75 | ||||
| 1883 | #80 | ||||
| 1884 | #75 | ||||
| 1885 | #83 | ||||
| 1886 | #79 | ||||
| 1887 | #78 | ||||
| 1888 | #82 | ||||
| 1889 | #87 | ||||
| 1890 | #95 | ||||
| 1891 | #94 | ||||
| 1892 | #97 | ||||
| 1893 | #98 | ||||
| 1894 | #97 | ||||
| 1895 | #112 | ||||
| 1896 | #107 | ||||
| 1897 | #109 | ||||
| 1898 | #112 | ||||
| 1899 | #123 | ||||
| 1900 | #123 | ||||
| 1901 | #134 | ||||
| 1902 | #139 | ||||
| 1903 | #134 | ||||
| 1904 | #160 | ||||
| 1905 | #150 | ||||
| 1906 | #155 | ||||
| 1907 | #157 | ||||
| 1908 | #162 | ||||
| 1909 | #166 | ||||
| 1910 | #165 | ||||
| 1911 | #173 | ||||
| 1912 | #192 | ||||
| 1913 | #197 | ||||
| 1914 | #216 | ||||
| 1915 | #215 | ||||
| 1916 | #222 | ||||
| 1917 | #224 | ||||
| 1918 | #230 | ||||
| 1919 | #230 | ||||
| 1920 | #230 | ||||
| 1921 | #244 | ||||
| 1922 | #243 | ||||
| 1923 | #239 | ||||
| 1924 | #247 | ||||
| 1925 | #246 | ||||
| 1926 | #257 | ||||
| 1927 | #260 | ||||
| 1928 | #267 | ||||
| 1929 | #257 | ||||
| 1930 | #271 | ||||
| 1931 | #273 | ||||
| 1932 | #275 | ||||
| 1933 | #270 | ||||
| 1934 | #275 | ||||
| 1935 | #284 | ||||
| 1936 | #285 | ||||
| 1937 | #296 | ||||
| 1938 | #292 | ||||
| 1939 | #307 | ||||
| 1940 | #305 | ||||
| 1941 | #322 | ||||
| 1942 | #326 | ||||
| 1943 | #349 | ||||
| 1944 | #363 | ||||
| 1945 | #378 | ||||
| 1946 | #401 | ||||
| 1947 | #444 | ||||
| 1948 | #430 | ||||
| 1949 | #434 | ||||
| 1950 | #476 | ||||
| 1951 | #525 | ||||
| 1952 | #544 | ||||
| 1953 | #556 | ||||
| 1954 | #583 | ||||
| 1955 | #559 | ||||
| 1956 | #587 | ||||
| 1957 | #647 | ||||
| 1958 | #623 | ||||
| 1959 | #699 | ||||
| 1960 | #696 | ||||
| 1961 | #721 | ||||
| 1962 | #729 | ||||
| 1963 | #765 | ||||
| 1964 | #835 | ||||
| 1965 | #890 | ||||
| 1966 | #956 | ||||
| 2017 | #988 | #348 | #926 | ||
| 2018 | #958 | #310 | |||
| 2020 | #924 | #251 | |||
| 2021 | #933 | #212 | #860 | ||
| 2023 | #937 | #179 | |||
| 2024 | #973 | #152 | |||
| 2025 | #930 | #163 | #368 | #624 | |
| 2012 | #829 | ||||
| 2013 | #601 | ||||
| 2014 | #568 | ||||
| 2015 | #385 | ||||
| 2016 | #376 | ||||
| 2019 | #259 | ||||
| 2022 | #191 | #884 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Etta
Names Similar to Etta
Nicknames for Etta
- Ett
- Ettie
- Ette
- Tea
Famous People Named Etta
| Etta James | American singer |
| Etta Baker | American blues guitarist |
| Etta Jones | American jazz singer |
| Etta Moten Barnett | American actress and singer |
| Etta Palm d'Aelders | Dutch feminist and writer |
| Etta Federn | Austrian psychoanalyst |
| Etta Endito | Native American activist |
| Etta Cone | American art collector |
| Etta Zuber Falconer | American mathematician |
| Etta Gray | American vaudeville performer |
Characters Named Etta
| Etta Candy | DC Comics character |
| Etta Place | Alleged companion of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid |
| Etta Kettle | Character in the "Pollyanna" novel |
| Etta Stark | Character in the "King of the Wind" novel |
| Etta Green | Character in the "Secondhand Lions" movie |
| Etta Doyle | Character in the "Red Dead Redemption" video game |
| Etta Hart | Character in the "Superstore" TV series |
| Etta James | Character in the "Dexter" TV series |
| Etta Lucas | Character in the "CSI - Miami" TV series |
| Etta Plum | Character in the "Little House on the Prairie" TV series |