Ethel
boy nameEthel entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #403 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#403
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #683 |
| 1890s | #561 |
| 1900s | #558 |
| 1910s | #1039 |
| 1920s | #1269 |
| 1930s | #1302 |
| 1940s | #2391 |
| 1950s | #3032 |
| 1960s | #3678 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Ethel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ethel alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ethel in 2025?
- Ethel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ethel most popular?
- Ethel peaked in 1898, reaching #403 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ethel with classmates?
- Ethel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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