Boy · #7,224 in 2026

Aether

Name: Popularity of the name Aether in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Aether, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,224

Peak Rank

#7,260 (2022)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+53%

2017

First Year

2024

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#7260

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Aether

Aether first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2017, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 11 Aethers were born — ranking #7,260 that year. As of 2026, Aether ranks #7,224 for baby boys with 11 births, rising sharply (+53% over the past five years). In total, more than 58 Aethers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Aether

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aether is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Other
Ither
Uther
Athor
Either
Author
Ether
Auther
Ather
Outher
Emmer
Emer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aether

What does the name Aether mean?

Aether is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2017. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Aether in 2026?

In 2026, Aether ranks #7,224 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Aether most popular?

Aether reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #7,260 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Aether a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Aether is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Aether?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aether include Samiel, Que, Hollace. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aether

Aether is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 58 births in the dataset. Aether's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #7,260. Use the chart and map above to compare Aether's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.