Ekko
A Scandinavian name derived from 'eko', meaning echo or repetition.
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the first name Ekko. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 50.9% of registrations being male. The average person named Ekko today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ekko births was 2023 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ekko. 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.
People living today
115
~ 1 in 2,980,473 Americans
Peak year
2023
18 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,481
Tracked since 1998
Gender
Gender distribution for Ekko
Ekko is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 116 total registrations, 59 (50.9%) were male and 57 (49.1%) were female.
Ekko as a male name
- Ranked #8,481 in 2024
- 9 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (11 births)
Ekko as a female name
- Ranked #15,900 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (9 births)
Popularity
Ekko: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ekko from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 71 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ekko 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 Ekko 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 Ekko
The given name Ekko finds its origins in the Scandinavian language family, specifically in the Old Norse language. It is believed to have derived from the word "ekka," which means "echo" or "resounding sound." The name gained popularity during the Viking Age, roughly between the 8th and 11th centuries.
Ekko was a relatively common name among the Norse people, particularly in the regions now known as Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. It was often given to children as a symbolic representation of strength, resilience, and the ability to make one's presence known, much like an echo reverberating through the mountains and valleys.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ekko can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of historical narratives that date back to the 13th century. In the Saga of Grettir the Strong, a character named Ekko is mentioned as a skilled warrior and adventurer.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Ekko. In the 11th century, Ekko Bjarnarson was a renowned Icelandic chieftain and lawspeaker known for his wisdom and diplomatic skills. A few centuries later, Ekko Thorvaldsson (1489-1557) was a respected Danish scholar and theologian who played a pivotal role in the Protestant Reformation.
During the 17th century, Ekko Jöransson (1621-1686) was a Swedish military officer who distinguished himself in the Scanian War against Denmark. In the same century, Ekko Magnusson (1637-1701) was an influential Norwegian merchant and shipowner, credited with establishing several successful trading routes.
In more recent times, Ekko Rasmussen (1901-1976) was a celebrated Danish painter and sculptor known for his distinctive style and contributions to the modernist art movement.
While the name Ekko has maintained a presence throughout the centuries, its popularity has waxed and waned across different regions and cultural contexts. However, its historical significance and connection to the Norse heritage have ensured its enduring legacy as a name with a rich cultural tapestry.
People
Ekko + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ekko as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ekko: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ekko?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 115 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ekko 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 2,980,473 US residents.
Is Ekko a common name?
We classify Ekko as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 116 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ekko most popular?
The single biggest year for Ekko was 2023, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ekko is about 7 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 Ekko in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ekko a male name?
Yes, 50.9% of people registered as Ekko in the SSA data are male. 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 Ekko still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ekko 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 Ekko 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 people are called Ekko?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.