Ether
girl nameEther entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #803 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
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rank today
#803
peak (1900)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #922 |
| 1890s | #1157 |
| 1900s | #1024 |
| 1910s | #1372 |
| 1920s | #1424 |
| 1930s | #1707 |
| 1940s | #2860 |
| 1950s | #4627 |
| 1960s | #6009 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Ether are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ether alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ether in 2025?
- Ether is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ether most popular?
- Ether peaked in 1900, reaching #803 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ether with classmates?
- Ether will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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