Will my child share the name Era with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 14 UK babies named Era per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Era in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Era becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Era is rising: up 157 places since 2020, to #2,006 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,863 in 2023.

Is Era a good choice for a distinctive name?

Era is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Era a popular baby name in the United States?

Era does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Era

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Era is a distinctive choice, ranked #2006 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Era in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Era

Era has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 412 places in five years. It was most popular in 2023 at #1863 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2001.

Era is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Era in their class.