Girl · #3,800 in 2026

Eluteria

Croton is an extensive plant genus in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. The plants of this genus were described and introduced to Europeans by Georg Eberhard Rumphius. The common names for this genus are rushfoil and croton, but the latter also refers to Codiaeum variegatum. The generic name comes from the Greek κρότος, which means "tick" and refers to the shape of the seeds of certain species.

Current Rank
#3,800
Peak Rank
#3,568 (1932)
Total Babies
45
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1920
First Year
1937
Last Year
1932
Peak Year
#3568
Peak Rank
45
Total Count
8
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Eluteria

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Croton is an extensive plant genus in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. The plants of this genus were described and introduced to Europeans by Georg Eberhard Rumphius. The common names for this genus are rushfoil and croton, but the latter also refers to Codiaeum variegatum. The generic name comes from the Greek κρότος, which means "tick" and refers to the shape of the seeds of certain species.

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The Story of Eluteria

Eluteria first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1920, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1932, when 7 Eluterias were born — ranking #3,568 that year. As of 2026, Eluteria ranks #3,800 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 45 Eluterias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Eluteria

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Eluteria

What does the name Eluteria mean?
Croton is an extensive plant genus in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. The plants of this genus were described and introduced to Europeans by Georg Eberhard Rumphius. The common names for this genus are rushfoil and croton, but the latter also refers to Codiaeum variegatum. The generic name comes from the Greek κρότος, which means "tick" and refers to the shape of the seeds of certain species.
How popular is Eluteria in 2026?
In 2026, Eluteria ranks #3,800 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Eluteria most popular?
Eluteria reached its peak popularity in 1932, ranking #3,568 that year with 7 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Eluteria most popular?
Eluteria has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Eluteria.
Is Eluteria a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Eluteria is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Eluteria?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eluteria include Greeta, Burton, Moyra. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Eluteria

Eluteria is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 45 births in the dataset. Eluteria's peak popularity came in 1932 when it ranked #3,568. Use the chart and map above to compare Eluteria'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.