Echo

Echo is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 120 girls in the United States.

Echo at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Echo

Echo belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Echo first appears in Social Security records in 1888. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #845 in 1983, and in 2024 120 babies received the name — 4,750 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Echo in US records

First recorded (US)
1888
Best US rank
#845 in 1983
Peak year
1984
Babies named Echo in 2024
120
Total since 1880
4,750

Echo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2350 in 1996
Babies named Echo in 2025
4
Total since 1996
124

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Echo mean?

The meaning of Echo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Echo a boy or girl name?

Echo is a girl name. In 2024, 120 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Echo?

Echo comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Echo?

Echo first appears in US records in 1888. Its best-ever ranking was #845 in 1983, and 120 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].