Electa is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of Latin origin, derived from the past participle of the verb 'elegō', meaning 'to choose'. This name was used by early Christians as a virtue term, symbolizing selection or election for divine purposes. It first gained popularity during the Middle Ages but has since become quite rare, making it an intriguing choice for parents seeking a unique yet meaningful name for their child.
The name Electa experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the given period. While it started with a moderate number of births in the late 19th century (6-7 births per year from 1880 to 1885), it began to gain traction around the turn of the century, peaking at 40 births in 1918 during World War I. The name continued to be popular throughout the early to mid-20th century, with several years seeing double-digit birth counts. However, its popularity has since declined, with only a handful of Electa births recorded annually from the 1970s onwards. Despite this decline, the name continues to appear sporadically in birth records up until as recently as 2016.