How Many People Are Named Netta?

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

Netta
Very Rare
American

Netta, a very rare female name, is held by just 462 people in the US, making up 1 in 714,137 Americans. The majority of those named Netta are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~115
Living in US
1 in 2,882,168
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Elegant Refined Dignified
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing and caring nature.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,613
Worldwide Bearers
#89,391
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,549
🇫🇮 Finland
936
🇮🇩 Indonesia
636
🇬🇧 Northern Ireland
448
🇬🇧 England
339
🇿🇦 South Africa
318
🇮🇱 Israel
235
🇮🇳 India
163
🇬🇧 Scotland
154
🇨🇦 Canada
146

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
462 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 84
122
Would be under 30 (11%)
100
Would be 30–60 (9%)
879
Would be over 60 (80%)

All 1,101 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: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
91
Modern Appeal
9
International
94

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

📜 Netta Through the Generations

Netta has been a name through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1922 with 23 births. Today, there are 462 people named Netta in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Netta is a name that's slowly rising again among younger generations, bringing back a touch of nostalgia.

✨ Similar Names to Netta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Netta's American roots

📄 About the Name Netta

How Many People Have the Name Netta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 115 people in the United States currently share the name Netta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,882,168 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Netta a Common or Rare Name?

Netta 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 Netta Mean?

Netta means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Netta Most Popular?

The name Netta reached peak popularity in 1922, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Netta?

Approximately 115 people named Netta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 115. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,882,168 Americans.

Is Netta a rare name?

Netta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,882,168 Americans has this name.

What does the name Netta mean?

Netta means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.

Is Netta more male or female?

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

When was Netta most popular?

Netta peaked in 1922 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US115
All-Time Births115
1 in X1 in 2,882,168
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age84
Peak Year1922
World Rank#89,391
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.