Etna
From the Latin Aetna, perhaps via the Italian Etna.
Every Etna since 1880 — 681 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Etna
Etna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,633 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 681 American babies have been named Etna. Its peak came in 1923, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Etna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Etna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 2025 | 5 | #15,633 |
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| 1940 | 6 | #4,011 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,796 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,142 |
| 1925 | 11 | #3,000 |
| 1920 | 16 | #2,305 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,907 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,556 |
| 1905 | 14 | #1,026 |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,028 |
| 1895 | 8 | #1,228 |
| 1890 | 15 | #703 |
| 1885 | 10 | #706 |
| 1880 | 7 | #693 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Etna mean?
From the Latin Aetna, perhaps via the Italian Etna.
How popular is the name Etna in 2025?
Etna ranked #15,633 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Etna?
681 babies have been named Etna in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Etna most popular?
Etna peaked in 1923, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Etna a boy or girl name?
Etna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Etna rising or falling?
Etna is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.