Electra
3 countries#7885 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Electra was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,147 births recorded 1910–2025 · currently #7885 · peaked in 2006 with 34 births
Most common in: California, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
187 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2711 · peaked in 2019 with 15 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
187 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 15 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
31 births recorded 2004–2020 · peaked in 2011 with 6 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Electra’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #4265 | — |
| 2007 | #5526 | ↓1261 |
| 2008 | #7408 | ↓1882 |
| 2009 | #6091 | ↑1317 |
| 2010 | #6641 | ↓550 |
| 2011 | #7783 | ↓1142 |
| 2012 | #7804 | ↓21 |
| 2013 | #6729 | ↑1075 |
| 2014 | #8485 | ↓1756 |
| 2015 | #6977 | ↑1508 |
| 2016 | #9411 | ↓2434 |
| 2017 | #8299 | ↑1112 |
| 2018 | #6248 | ↑2051 |
| 2019 | #9736 | ↓3488 |
| 2020 | #9546 | ↑190 |
| 2021 | #6174 | ↑3372 |
| 2022 | #6984 | ↓810 |
| 2023 | #7640 | ↓656 |
| 2024 | #8946 | ↓1306 |
| 2025 | #7885 | ↑1061 |
Frequently asked questions about Electra
Is Electra a popular name?
Yes — Electra currently ranks #7885 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Electra more common for boys or girls?
Electra is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Electra most popular?
Electra peaked in 2006 in United States, with 34 recorded births that year.
Is Electra rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Electra’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2140 in 1910 to #7885 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Electra?
At least 1,365 babies have been recorded with the name Electra across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Electra popular in more than one country?
Yes — Electra appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Electra?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Electra include Elene, Eleonore.
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