Euretta
A feminine name derived from Greek meaning "fair wind".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Euretta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Euretta today is around 74 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Euretta births was 1913 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Euretta. 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 Euretta is about 74 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Eurettas were born before 1962.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Euretta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1913
8 babies that year
Average age
74
years old
1935 SSA rank
#4,423
Tracked since 1902
Popularity
Euretta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Euretta from the 1900s through to the 1930s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 28 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
Euretta 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 Euretta 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 Euretta
The name Euretta has its roots in the Greek language, derived from the word "eurys," meaning "wide" or "broad." This name likely originated in the ancient Greek world, possibly during the classical period around the 5th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Euretta can be traced back to ancient Greek literature, where it appeared as a minor character in a play or epic poem. However, the specific text and context in which it was mentioned have been lost to time.
Throughout history, the name Euretta has been borne by several notable individuals. In the 2nd century AD, there was a Roman woman named Euretta who was known for her philanthropic work and support of the arts. She lived from approximately 150 to 210 AD.
During the Renaissance period, an Italian painter named Euretta Veneziano (1490-1567) gained recognition for her portraits and religious works. She was one of the few female artists of her time to achieve widespread acclaim.
In the 18th century, a French noblewoman named Euretta de Montfort (1725-1801) played a significant role in the court of King Louis XVI. She was known for her intellect and passion for literature and philosophy.
The 19th century saw the birth of Euretta Kelley (1855-1932), an American educator and suffragette who fought for women's rights and access to education. She was a prominent figure in the women's rights movement of her time.
More recently, Euretta Kathleen Day (1914-1996) was an American writer and journalist who gained recognition for her work covering the civil rights movement in the United States.
While the name Euretta has not been widely popular throughout history, it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, each leaving their mark on their respective fields and societies.
People
Euretta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Euretta 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
Euretta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Euretta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Euretta 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 Euretta a common name?
We classify Euretta 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, 58 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Euretta most popular?
The single biggest year for Euretta was 1913, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Euretta is about 74 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 Euretta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Euretta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Euretta 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 Euretta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Euretta 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 Euretta 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 Euretta?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.