Ether
boy nameEther entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #3151 in 1927, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#3151
peak (1927)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3608 |
| 1920s | #3641 |
| 1930s | #3823 |
| 2010s | #10849 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ether are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ether alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 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 boy names.
- When was the name Ether most popular?
- Ether peaked in 1927, reaching #3151 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ether with classmates?
- Ether will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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