Yetta Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Yetta is a name of Yiddish origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yehudit, meaning 'Jewess'. It has evolved through various forms including Yehudit and Yentl, before arriving at its contemporary form. The name reflects cultural identity and has gained popularity among Jewish communities, especially in the early 20th century. Yetta is often associated with a sense of tradition and vintage charm, and while it may not be widely used today, it carries a rich historical significance.

The name Yetta is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Yetta has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Yetta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 579th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1971st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3608th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4869th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12827th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 33240th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Yetta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Yetta"

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Pronunciation

/ˈjɛtə/

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Origin

Yiddish

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Etymology

The name Yetta is derived from the Yiddish name 'Yentl', which is a diminutive form of the Hebrew name 'Yehudit', meaning 'Jewess' or 'from Judea'.

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Meaning

To be Jewish

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Language Evolution

Yehudit, Yentl, Yetta

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Historical Usage

The name Yetta gained popularity in the early 20th century among Jewish immigrant communities in the United States.

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Variants & Derivatives

Yentl, Yettie, Yetta Mae

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Yetta is considered a vintage name that evokes a sense of nostalgia and cultural heritage.

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Famous People

Yetta Bronstein, American actress, Yetta Schwartz, notable community figure

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yetta"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Yetta"

"Yetta" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 579th of 9107 2,701
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1971st of 9204 326
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3608th of 12526 212
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 4869th of 19264 179
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 12827th of 27321 58
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 33240th of 35406 6
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 30306th of 30306 5

Regional Popularity of "Yetta" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Yetta" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
47.81%
677th/1416
18.06%
249th/1379
94.89%
2245th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
85.06%
1315th/1546
47.88%
745th/1556
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 100.00%
3518th/3518
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Yetta"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Yetta" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.