Ethyl
girl nameEthyl entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #413 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#413
peak (1891)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #582 |
| 1890s | #482 |
| 1900s | #624 |
| 1910s | #738 |
| 1920s | #1132 |
| 1930s | #1757 |
| 1940s | #2434 |
| 1950s | #4446 |
| 1960s | #6215 |
| 1970s | #8324 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Ethyl are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ethyl alive today was born around 1916, making them about 109 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ethyl in 2025?
- Ethyl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ethyl most popular?
- Ethyl peaked in 1891, reaching #413 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ethyl with classmates?
- Ethyl will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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