Era

Era 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 57 girls in the United States.

Era at a glance

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

About the name Era

Era 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, Era first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #340 in 1898, and in 2024 57 babies received the name — 5,890 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Era in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#340 in 1898
Peak year
1916
Babies named Era in 2024
57
Total since 1880
5,890

Era in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#1863 in 2023
Babies named Era in 2025
14
Total since 1996
183

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Era mean?

The meaning of Era 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 Era a boy or girl name?

Era is a girl name. In 2024, 57 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Era?

Era comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Era?

Era first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #340 in 1898, and 57 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].