Etta
How to say it: ET-uh · /ˈɛtə/
Diminutive of Henrietta (Germanic 'home ruler') used as a standalone vintage name; associated with singer Etta James.
Etta was the 830th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 281 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up about 16% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #823 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #830 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 281 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,798 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | +16% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #823 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Etta belonged largely to the 1880s and now rests far beneath that height. Use holds on well enough that a small lift looks likely ahead.
What goes with it
Two clipped syllables give Etta a gentle vintage murmur. Ada and Mabel echo that old fashioned charm.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Etta is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, German, Italian.
England and Wales: #148.
Famous people named Etta
- Etta Banda (born 1949)Malawian politician
- Etta Palm (1743–1799)Dutch feminist and spy
- Etta Baker (1913–2006)American Piedmont blues guitarist and singer
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