Total births
20
Girls' name · since 1908
Elthea
Since 1908, U.S. Social Security records show 20 babies named Elthea, peaking in 1908. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 20
- total births
- 1908–1920
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Elthea is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 20 have been recorded since 1908.
Social Security Administration records show Elthea recorded 20 times among girls since 1908, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 1920.
- 20 total births
- 1908–1920 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
20 girls have been named Elthea since 1908, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1920.
- 20
- total births
- 1908–1920
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Elthea was born in this single decade.
1908
Single peak year
5 babies were named Elthea in 1908 - its busiest year on record.
Elthea's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Elthea splits its recorded history at 1917: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1908 (5 births).
Elthea at a glance
Last recorded 1920Peak year
1908
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1908
Elthea popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–1920
- Peak year (1908)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Elthea by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Elthea's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Elthea births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
10 births
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 10 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elthea? ▼
Elthea has been given to 20 babies in the U.S. since 1908, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1920. 5 babies were born in 1908, its single highest year.
When was Elthea most popular? ▼
Elthea was most popular in the 1910s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1908.
How long has the name Elthea been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Elthea since 1908 -- 13 years through the most recent 1920 data.
What names are similar to Elthea? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elta, Elton, Eltha, Eltis, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Elthea's data
- Elthea's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1920s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Elthea
Nearby Names Like Elthea
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elthea
Elta Girl
1,415 births
Elton Girl
200 births
Eltha Girl
136 births
Eltis Girl
14 births
Eltra Girl
10 births
Compare Elthea side by side: Elthea vs Elta Elthea vs Elton Elthea vs Eltha
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1908–1920 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elthea: Baby Name Since 1908 - 20 Births, Peak 1908." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elthea. 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 Elthea 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.