How Many People Are Named Electa?

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

Electa
Very Rare
Greek

Electa means 'chosen' in Greek, making it a name with a special significance. Only 1 in 1,152,104 Americans are named Electa, making it incredibly rare. The majority of people named Electa are over 60, with the oldest generation dominating.

~286
Living in US
1 in 1,152,104
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Chosen
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Strong
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are often seen as leaders, independent, and original.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,255
Worldwide Bearers
#157,252
Global Rank
🇨🇲 Cameroon
742
🇺🇸 United States
702
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
182
🇵🇭 Philippines
122
🇹🇿 Tanzania
118
🇨🇴 Colombia
76
🇦🇷 Argentina
54
🇻🇪 Venezuela
50
🇲🇽 Mexico
46
🇧🇷 Brazil
38

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
286 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 100
30
Would be under 30 (3%)
72
Would be 30–60 (6%)
1,073
Would be over 60 (91%)

All 1,175 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: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
91
Modern Appeal
9
International
90

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

📜 Electa Through the Generations

Electa has been a name that's seen its fair share of ups and downs over the decades. It peaked in 1918 with 40 births, but since then, it's become increasingly rare. Today, there are just 286 people named Electa living in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, yet it's showing signs of revival, becoming a classic choice once again.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kansas 5
Louisiana 5
Missouri 5

✨ Similar Names to Electa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Electa's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Electa

How Many People Have the Name Electa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 286 people in the United States currently share the name Electa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,152,104 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Electa a Common or Rare Name?

Electa 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 Electa Mean?

Electa means "chosen" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Electa Most Popular?

The name Electa reached peak popularity in 1918, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Electa?

Approximately 286 people named Electa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,175. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,152,104 Americans.

Is Electa a rare name?

Electa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,152,104 Americans has this name.

What does the name Electa mean?

Electa means "chosen" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Electa more male or female?

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

When was Electa most popular?

Electa peaked in 1918 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US286
All-Time Births1,175
1 in X1 in 1,152,104
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age100
Peak Year1918
World Rank#157,252
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.