How Many People Are Named Eather?

Complete statistics for the name Eather: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Eather
Very Rare
Old English

Eather, a very rare female name, is held by just 130 people in the US today, making up 1 in 2,537,396 Americans. The majority of those named Eather are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~130
Living in US
1 in 2,537,396
Americans
1917
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Eadgyth
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Traditional Dignified Resilient
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

784
Worldwide Bearers
#292,947
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
461
🇺🇸 United States
240
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
17
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
11
🇺🇬 Uganda
10
🇮🇳 India
8
🇮🇩 Indonesia
7
🇱🇷 Liberia
7
🇿🇲 Zambia
6
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
130 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 95
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
71
Would be 30–60 (13%)
478
Would be over 60 (87%)

All 549 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1917

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
84
Modern Appeal
16
International
80

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Eather Through the Generations

Eather has been a name that has seen steady usage throughout the decades, peaking in popularity in 1917 with 21 births. Today, the name is predominantly carried by older individuals, with 87% of people named Eather being over the age of 60. This trend suggests that Eather is a name that has maintained its charm and significance across generations, even as it remains relatively uncommon.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 22
Alabama 10
South Carolina 7

✨ Similar Names to Eather

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Eather's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Eather

How Many People Have the Name Eather?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 130 people in the United States currently share the name Eather. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,537,396 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Eather a Common or Rare Name?

Eather is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Eather Mean?

Eather means "creative variant of Eadgyth" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Eather in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Eather Most Popular?

The name Eather reached peak popularity in 1917, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Eather?

Approximately 130 people named Eather live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 549. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,537,396 Americans.

Is Eather a rare name?

Eather is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,537,396 Americans has this name.

What does the name Eather mean?

Eather means "creative variant of Eadgyth" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Eather more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Eather are male and 100% are female.

When was Eather most popular?

Eather peaked in 1917 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US130
All-Time Births549
1 in X1 in 2,537,396
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age95
Peak Year1917
World Rank#292,947
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.