Echo Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationEK-oh / /ˈɛkoʊ/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: 'reverberating sound'; English: 'echo'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek mythology, Echo was a mountain nymph who could only repeat the last words spoken to her, symbolizing unrequited love. The term 'echo' has also been used in English to describe sound reflections, illustrating its linguistic evolution from ancient to modern contexts.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Ecco
International Variants
- Eko (Indonesian)
- Ecco (Italian)
Famous people named Echo
Echo Bodine — author and psychic.
Echo Kellum — actor.
Fictional characters named Echo
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Echo was first seen in the United States in 1996. Echo has ranked as high as #1337 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Echo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Echo (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 32 |