Era
Era is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Period of time or epoch.
Origin and history
Era is a short feminine name derived from the Latin word meaning a long period of time, epoch, or system of chronology. It has seen continuous, modest usage in the United States since the late 19th century, occasionally rising as a concise vintage option. Today, it remains relatively uncommon, offering a distinct, historical quality.
Popularity in the United States
5,955 babies in the United States have been named Era since 1880. It ranks #2210 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1799.
States where it is most popular
- AL (24.1 %)
- TX (23.9 %)
- GA (10.4 %)
- TN (8.7 %)
- MS (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 169 |
| 1890-1900 | 522 |
| 1900-1910 | 746 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,207 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,141 |
| 1930-1940 | 554 |
| 1940-1950 | 361 |
| 1950-1960 | 248 |
| 1960-1970 | 129 |
| 1970-1980 | 104 |
| 1980-1990 | 49 |
| 1990-2000 | 39 |
| 2000-2010 | 116 |
| 2010-2019 | 268 |
| 2020-2029 | 302 |
Famous people named Era
- Era Istrefi: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Era belongs to a category of vocabulary names that refer directly to concepts of time and history.
- The name has been continuously recorded by the U.S. Social Security Administration since 1880.