Anetria
A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps a variation of Anetria.
Name Census estimates that about 56 living Americans carry the first name Anetria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Anetria today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Anetria births was 1976 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Anetria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Anetria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
56
~ 1 in 6,120,613 Americans
Peak year
1976
13 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1999 SSA rank
#14,555
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Anetria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Anetria from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 46 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Anetria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Anetria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Anetria
The name Anetria has its origins in ancient Greece, deriving from the Greek word "anetrios," which means "windless" or "calm." It is believed to have been used as a name during the classical period, around the 5th century BCE, in regions such as Athens and the surrounding areas.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Anetria was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE. She was a student of Plato and is mentioned in several ancient texts, including Diogenes Laertius' "Lives of Eminent Philosophers." Unfortunately, not much is known about her life or teachings.
In the 2nd century CE, there was a famous Greek actress named Anetria who performed in plays across the Roman Empire. She was particularly renowned for her portrayal of tragic roles and is said to have influenced the development of ancient Greek theater.
During the Byzantine era, Anetria was the name of a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE. She was praised for her eloquence and skill in composing verse, and some of her works have been preserved in various manuscripts from that time.
In the 12th century CE, there was a notable figure named Anetria who was a mystic and spiritual leader in the Orthodox Christian tradition. She is said to have founded a monastery and is venerated as a saint in some Eastern Orthodox churches.
Another significant individual with the name Anetria was a Greek military leader who lived during the 15th century CE, during the time of the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Greece. She is remembered for her bravery and leadership in defending her homeland against the invading Ottoman forces.
While the name Anetria is not commonly used today, it has a rich history rooted in ancient Greek culture and has been borne by various notable figures throughout the centuries, ranging from philosophers and artists to military leaders and spiritual figures.
People
Anetria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Anetria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Anetria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Anetria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 56 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Anetria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,120,613 US residents.
Is Anetria a common name?
We classify Anetria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 61 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Anetria most popular?
The single biggest year for Anetria was 1976, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Anetria is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Anetria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Anetria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Anetria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Anetria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Anetria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Anetria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Anetria?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.