Eartha
Eartha is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Of the earth or worldly.
Origin and history
Eartha is an Old English name derived from the word for earth or soil. It gained mid-20th century cultural prominence in the United States, largely due to fame surrounding singer and actress Eartha Kitt. Today, the name is rare in U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
2,920 babies in the United States have been named Eartha since 1880. It ranks #3281 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- SC (66.3 %)
- FL (9.9 %)
- AL (5.2 %)
- NY (3.9 %)
- MS (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 22 |
| 1910-1920 | 145 |
| 1920-1930 | 410 |
| 1930-1940 | 519 |
| 1940-1950 | 527 |
| 1950-1960 | 744 |
| 1960-1970 | 365 |
| 1970-1980 | 127 |
| 1980-1990 | 44 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Eartha
- Eartha Kitt: Singer, Actress
- Eartha M. M. White: Humanitarian, Activist
Fun facts
- The name stems directly from the Old English word 'eorthe', meaning ground, soil, or world.
- It is widely associated with American singer, actress, and cabaret star Eartha Kitt.