Boy · #3,592 in 2026

Errett

Errett is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Errett Bishop (1928–1983), American mathematician known for his work on analysis Errett Callahan (1937–2019), American archaeologist, flintknapper, and pioneer in experimental archaeology and lithic replication studies Errett Lobban Cord (1894–1974), leader in United States transport during the early and middle 20th century Errett P.

Current Rank
#3,592
Peak Rank
#3,391 (1919)
Total Babies
23
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1915
First Year
1930
Last Year
1919
Peak Year
#3391
Peak Rank
23
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Errett

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

Errett is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Errett Bishop (1928–1983), American mathematician known for his work on analysis Errett Callahan (1937–2019), American archaeologist, flintknapper, and pioneer in experimental archaeology and lithic replication studies Errett Lobban Cord (1894–1974), leader in United States transport during the early and middle 20th century Errett P.

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The Story of Errett

Errett first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 7 Erretts were born — ranking #3,391 that year. As of 2026, Errett ranks #3,592 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 23 Erretts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Errett

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Frequently Asked Questions about Errett

What does the name Errett mean?
Errett is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Errett Bishop (1928–1983), American mathematician known for his work on analysis Errett Callahan (1937–2019), American archaeologist, flintknapper, and pioneer in experimental archaeology and lithic replication studies Errett Lobban Cord (1894–1974), leader in United States transport during the early and middle 20th century Errett P.
How popular is Errett in 2026?
In 2026, Errett ranks #3,592 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Errett most popular?
Errett reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #3,391 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Errett a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Errett is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Errett?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Errett include Orra, Dailey, Agee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Errett

Errett is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 23 births in the dataset. Errett's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #3,391. Use the chart and map above to compare Errett'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.