Total births
77
Girls' name · since 1974
Etosha
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 77 babies named Etosha, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 77
- total births
- 1974–1988
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 91%
- born in that decade
Etosha sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 77 recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Etosha recorded 77 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1988.
- 77 total births
- 1974–1988 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 91% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
77 girls have been named Etosha since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1988.
- 77
- total births
- 1974–1988
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 91%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
91% of everyone ever named Etosha was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
22 babies were named Etosha in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Etosha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Etosha's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 22, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Etosha at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Etosha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1988
- Peak year (1984)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Etosha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Etosha's strongest decade.
70 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 91% of all-time use.
Etosha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s
1980s
70 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 70 births (91% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Etosha? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 77 babies named Etosha. The most recent recorded year was 1988. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 22 births.
When was Etosha most popular? ▼
Etosha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 70 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
How long has the name Etosha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Etosha since 1974 -- 15 years through the most recent 1988 data.
What names are similar to Etosha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Etoile, Etoy, Etola, Etolia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
Keep exploring Etosha
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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, 1974–1988 (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. "Etosha: Baby Name Since 1974 - 77 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/etosha. 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 Etosha 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.