NAME PROFILE
Etta
Etta is a short form of names like Henrietta and Margaretta, meaning 'ruler of the home' or 'little home ruler.' It carries a charming and timeless quality, often associated with strength and warmth. The name evokes images of a nurturing presence who brings people together.
Key Stats
| Total births | 43,291 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage✨ Double Letter
Top States
NY — 21%TX — 20%NC — 20%IL — 19%PA — 19%
Notable People
Etta James (Singer, *At Last*) · Etta Candy (Character in *Wonder Woman*) · Etta Ng (Filmmaker, daughter of Jackie Chan) · Etta Hulme (Cartoonist, *Fort Worth Star-Telegram*) · Etta Place (Historical figure, associated with the Wild Bunch)
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