Eutha
An invented name derived from Greek roots meaning "prosperous, thriving".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Eutha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eutha today is around 92 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eutha births was 1923 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eutha. 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 Eutha is about 92 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Euthas were born before 1944.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eutha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1923
16 babies that year
Average age
92
years old
1943 SSA rank
#4,890
Tracked since 1899
Popularity
Eutha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eutha from the 1890s through to the 1940s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 98 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
Eutha 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 Eutha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Euthas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eutha
The name Eutha is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language, with its roots dating back to around the 5th century BCE. The name is derived from the Greek word "euthumos," which means "cheerful" or "joyful."
In ancient Greek mythology, there are references to a minor deity named Eutha, who was associated with the concept of happiness and contentment. However, historical records about this deity are scarce, and the details surrounding their role and significance are largely obscure.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Eutha can be traced back to ancient Greek texts from the classical period, where it was used as a feminine given name. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Eutha of Cyrene, a philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE and was a follower of the Cyrenaic school of philosophy, which emphasized the pursuit of pleasure as the highest good.
Throughout history, the name Eutha has been borne by several notable figures. In the 2nd century BCE, there was a Greek poet named Eutha of Rhodes, known for her lyric poetry and the invention of a type of verse called "euthian." Unfortunately, very little of her work has survived to modern times.
During the Byzantine era, there was a saint named Eutha, who lived in the 9th century CE and was venerated for her piety and devotion to the Christian faith. She is said to have been a nun and is celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
In the 15th century, there was an Italian Renaissance painter named Eutha Lippi, who was born in Florence and is known for her religious works and collaborations with her father, the renowned artist Fra Filippo Lippi.
Another notable figure with the name Eutha was Eutha von Puttkamer, a German noblewoman and courtier who lived in the 18th century and served as a lady-in-waiting to the Prussian Queen Sophie Dorothea.
The name Eutha has also been used in various literary works, including the novel "The Merry Adventures of Eutha" by the 19th-century American author Mary Jane Holmes, which follows the adventures of a young woman named Eutha and her quest for happiness.
While the name Eutha is relatively uncommon in modern times, it has a rich historical legacy that spans across cultures and centuries, carrying with it the essence of joy and contentment.
People
Eutha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eutha 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
Eutha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eutha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eutha 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Eutha a common name?
We classify Eutha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 253 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eutha most popular?
The single biggest year for Eutha was 1923, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eutha is about 92 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 Eutha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eutha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eutha 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 Eutha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eutha 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 Eutha 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 have Eutha as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Eutha on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.