Eupha
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "pleasant" or "delightful".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Eupha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eupha today is around 117 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eupha births was 1925 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eupha. 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
- • The typical person named Eupha is about 117 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Euphas were born before 1919.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eupha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1925
13 babies that year
Average age
117
years old
1930 SSA rank
#2,918
Tracked since 1889
Popularity
Eupha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eupha from the 1880s through to the 1930s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 67 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eupha 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 Eupha 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 Eupha
The name Eupha has its roots in ancient Greece, where it was derived from the Greek word "euphonos," meaning "sweet-voiced" or "melodious." It is believed to have originated around the 5th century BCE, during the height of ancient Greek civilization.
In ancient times, the name Eupha was associated with the goddess of music, Euterpe, who was one of the nine Muses in Greek mythology. It was a popular name among the Greeks, particularly those who valued the arts and music.
The earliest recorded use of the name Eupha can be found in ancient Greek literature, such as the works of the playwright Aristophanes, who lived from approximately 446 BCE to 386 BCE. One of his plays, "The Frogs," features a character named Eupha.
Throughout history, the name Eupha has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the most famous was Eupha of Thessaly, a renowned Greek poet who lived in the 3rd century BCE. Her works, though largely lost to time, were highly praised by ancient scholars.
In the 2nd century CE, there was a Christian martyr named Eupha who was executed during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Her story became a source of inspiration for early Christians and is recorded in various hagiographical texts.
During the Renaissance period, Eupha Duarte was a Portuguese noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of writers and artists in the 16th century. She played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of Portugal during that time.
Another notable figure was Eupha Stevenson, an American abolitionist and women's rights activist born in 1820. She was a vocal advocate for the abolition of slavery and worked tirelessly to promote equal rights for women in the United States.
In the field of science, Eupha Merrill was a pioneering American botanist and taxonomist born in 1876. She made significant contributions to the study of plant life and was responsible for identifying and classifying numerous plant species.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Eupha, a name that has endured for centuries and continues to carry a sense of melody and artistic expression.
People
Eupha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eupha 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
Eupha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eupha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eupha 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Eupha a common name?
We classify Eupha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 155 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eupha most popular?
The single biggest year for Eupha was 1925, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eupha is about 117 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 Eupha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eupha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eupha 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 Eupha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eupha 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 Eupha 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 common is the name Eupha?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Eupha at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.