How Many People Are Named Ethel?
280,380
people in the United States are named Ethel
1 in 1,194 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#284
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0837%
Of US population
Peak Year
1918
8,110 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
ETH-əl
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Short form of names beginning with the Old English element æðel meaning "noble". It was coined in the 19th century, when many Old English names were revived. It was popularized by the novels 'The Newcomes' (1855) by William Makepeace Thackeray and 'The Daisy Chain' (1856) by C. M. Yonge. A famous bearer was American actress and singer Ethel Merman (1908-1984).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 104.6 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Pennsylvania
16,133
New York
14,475
North Carolina
10,214
Alabama
9,083
Georgia
8,856
Texas
8,393
Mississippi
8,189
Louisiana
8,127
South Carolina
7,715
Ohio
7,597
💡 Fun Facts About "Ethel"
- 27 babies were named Ethel in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1918
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Pennsylvania
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