girl's name
Gaetana
gah-eh-TAH-nah (Italian)
- Origin Italian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 7
- Births on record 857
Gaetana is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2008 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.
- Gaetana is a name of Italian origin.
- Peaked in 1923, when 27 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1904.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Gaetana Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 145 |
| 1920s | 181 |
| 1930s | 79 |
| 1940s | 74 |
| 1950s | 72 |
| 1960s | 56 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Gaetana?
In 2008, Gaetana 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.
Where Gaetana Is Used
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.
How Gaetana Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Gaëtana | Gaëtana is a rare spelling of Gaetana, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Gaetana
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gaetana Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gaetana over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gaetana
- Italian gah-eh-TAH-nah
Sibling Names for Gaetana
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gaetana — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gaetana
How popular is the name Gaetana?
In 2008, Gaetana 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 Gaetana a girl's or a boy's name?
Gaetana is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gaetana?
Gaetana has 4 syllables.
When was Gaetana most popular?
Gaetana peaked in 1923, when 27 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.