Ethelyn
girl nameEthelyn entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #449 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#449
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #562 |
| 1890s | #632 |
| 1900s | #579 |
| 1910s | #556 |
| 1920s | #654 |
| 1930s | #891 |
| 1940s | #1403 |
| 1950s | #2398 |
| 1960s | #4635 |
| 1970s | #8017 |
| 2010s | #16513 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Ethelyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ethelyn alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ethelyn in 2025?
- Ethelyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ethelyn most popular?
- Ethelyn peaked in 1880, reaching #449 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ethelyn with classmates?
- Ethelyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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