Echo
Echo is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Reflected sound or reverberation.
Origin and history
Echo is a name of Ancient Greek origin derived from mythology, representing a mountain nymph whose voice was reduced to repeating the words of others. In modern times, it has gained traction as a unique, nature-inspired word name in the United States. It remains relatively rare but has seen steady usage among parents seeking modern, atmospheric names.
Popularity in the United States
4,829 babies in the United States have been named Echo since 1880. It ranks #2516 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1383.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.4 %)
- TX (16 %)
- WA (7.5 %)
- OR (5.6 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 30 |
| 1900-1910 | 24 |
| 1910-1920 | 128 |
| 1920-1930 | 125 |
| 1930-1940 | 35 |
| 1940-1950 | 78 |
| 1950-1960 | 129 |
| 1960-1970 | 149 |
| 1970-1980 | 397 |
| 1980-1990 | 993 |
| 1990-2000 | 600 |
| 2000-2010 | 557 |
| 2010-2019 | 841 |
| 2020-2029 | 738 |
Fun facts
- In Greek mythology, Echo was an Oread nymph who fell in love with Narcissus.
- It is part of a modern trend of using acoustic and nature terms as given names.