Etty
A variant of the Hebrew name Edith meaning "prosperous in war".
Name Census estimates that about 722 living Americans carry the first name Etty. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Etty today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Etty births was 2019 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Etty. 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
722
~ 1 in 474,729 Americans
Peak year
2019
42 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,486
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Etty: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Etty from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 268 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Etty remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Etty 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 Etty during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ettys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Etty
The name Etty is a Dutch diminutive form of the Germanic name Etta, which itself is a pet form of names beginning with the Old German element "aud" meaning "wealth" or "fortune." The name has its roots in the medieval era, with the first recorded instances appearing in Dutch records from the 13th century.
While the name Etty does not have a direct connection to any specific religious or historical texts, its origins can be traced back to the broader family of Germanic names that were popular throughout Europe during the Middle Ages. These names often carried connotations of strength, prosperity, and good fortune, reflecting the cultural values of the time.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Etty was Etty van Zuylen van Nijevelt (1570-1629), a Dutch noblewoman and diarist who lived during the Dutch Golden Age. Her detailed journals provide valuable insights into the daily life and customs of the Dutch aristocracy in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Another notable figure with the name Etty was Etty Hillesum (1914-1943), a Dutch Jewish diarist and Holocaust victim. Her diaries, written during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, offer a poignant and deeply personal account of life under the oppressive regime. Hillesum's writings have been widely praised for their profound humanity and spiritual depth.
In the realm of art, Etty Garrett (1855-1928) was a British painter known for her portraits and genre scenes depicting domestic life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her works captured the everyday moments and emotions of her time, offering a window into the lives of ordinary people.
Moving into the 20th century, Etty Benaiah (1928-2011) was an Israeli politician and activist who played a significant role in the struggle for women's rights and gender equality in Israel. She served as a member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) and was a vocal advocate for social and political reforms.
Finally, Etty Lau Farrell (1948-2021) was a renowned Australian fashion designer and entrepreneur. She founded the popular clothing brand Etty and helped shape the Australian fashion industry with her unique and contemporary designs. Farrell's impact extended beyond fashion, as she was also a dedicated philanthropist and supporter of various charitable causes.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Etty, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and historical narratives associated with this name.
People
Etty + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Etty 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
Etty: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Etty?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 722 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Etty 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 474,729 US residents.
Is Etty a common name?
We classify Etty as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 732 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Etty most popular?
The single biggest year for Etty was 2019, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Etty is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Etty a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Etty 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.
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.