girl's name
Elrita
el-REE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 28
Elrita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1959 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1921, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1921.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Elrita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Elrita?
In 1959, Elrita was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Elrita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elrita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elrita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elrita
- English el-REE-tuh
Sibling Names for Elrita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elrita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elrita
How popular is the name Elrita?
In 1959, Elrita was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Elrita a girl's or a boy's name?
Elrita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Elrita?
Elrita has 3 syllables.
When was Elrita most popular?
Elrita peaked in 1921, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.