Girl · #4,975 in 2026

Elthea

Name: Popularity of the name Elthea in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Elthea, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,975

Peak Rank

#2,101 (1908)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1908

First Year

1920

Last Year

1908

Peak Year

#2101

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Elthea

Elthea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1908, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1908, when 5 Eltheas were born — ranking #2,101 that year. As of 2026, Elthea ranks #4,975 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Eltheas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Elthea

Phonetically similar names — useful when Elthea is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elthea

What does the name Elthea mean?

Elthea is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1908. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Elthea in 2026?

In 2026, Elthea ranks #4,975 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Elthea most popular?

Elthea reached its peak popularity in 1908, ranking #2,101 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Elthea a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Elthea is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Elthea?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Elthea include Artena, Celest, Elisia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Elthea

Elthea is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1908 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Elthea's peak popularity came in 1908 when it ranked #2,101. Use the chart and map above to compare Elthea's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.