Total births
423
Girls' name · since 1958
Anetra
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 423 babies named Anetra, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 423
- total births
- 1958–1997
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
Anetra sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 423 recorded since 1958.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Anetra has been recorded 423 times among girls since 1958, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 1997.
- 423 total births
- 1958–1997 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
423 girls have been named Anetra since 1958, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1997.
- 423
- total births
- 1958–1997
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Anetra was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
66 babies were named Anetra in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Anetra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Anetra splits its recorded history at 1981: 26% of all births land in the more recent half, 74% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1969 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1976 peak of 66 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Anetra at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Anetra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–1997
- Peak year (1976)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Anetra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Anetra's strongest decade.
269 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Anetra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
- 1970s
1970s
269 births
- 1980s 88
1980s
88 births
- 1990s 41
1990s
41 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 269 births (64% of all-time use).
Anetra by state
Where Anetra concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 25 | 5.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 21 | 5.0% |
| #3 | California | | 11 | 2.6% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 10 | 2.4% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 6 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 1.2% |
Louisiana share of Anetra's total US births 5.9%
Even split
25 of 423 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Anetra? ▼
423 babies have been named Anetra since 1958. It was last recorded in 1997. The peak year was 1976 with 66 births.
When was Anetra most popular? ▼
Anetra was most popular in the 1970s decade with 269 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Anetra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Anetra are Louisiana (25 births), Texas (21 births), California (11 births).
How long has the name Anetra been used? ▼
Records for Anetra go back to 1958, giving 40 years of history through 1997.
What names are similar to Anetra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anessa, Anette, Anel, Anela, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Anetra's data
- Anetra's decade-level peak was the 1970s (269 total births); usage has since declined to 41 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Anetras (25 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Anetra
Nearby Names Like Anetra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Anetra
Anessa Girl
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Anette Girl
#6188 2,728 births
Anel Girl
#11325 1,877 births
Anela Girl
#3026 1,793 births
Aneesa Girl
#5656 1,582 births
Compare Anetra side by side: Anetra vs Anessa Anetra vs Anette Anetra vs Anel
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1958–1997 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Anetra: Baby Name Since 1958 - 423 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/anetra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Anetra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.