Boy · #4,465 in 2026

Ethaniel

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

Current Rank

#4,465

Peak Rank

#2,182 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-9%

1982

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#2182

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ethaniel

Ethaniel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 61 Ethaniels were born — ranking #2,182 that year. As of 2026, Ethaniel ranks #4,465 for baby boys with 23 births, gradually falling (-9%). In total, more than 1K Ethaniels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Ethaniel

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

Ethanal
Ethanol
Ethical
Nathaniel
Nathanial
Emmental
Methanal
Emmenthal
Methanol
Fnl
Genial
Aminal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ethaniel

What does the name Ethaniel mean?

Ethaniel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ethaniel in 2026?

In 2026, Ethaniel ranks #4,465 among boys' names in the U.S., with 23 babies given the name that year.

When was Ethaniel most popular?

Ethaniel reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #2,182 that year with 61 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ethaniel most popular?

Ethaniel has historically been most popular in Arizona, Washington, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ethaniel.

Is Ethaniel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ethaniel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ethaniel include Glendal, Andi, Candido. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ethaniel

Ethaniel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Ethaniel's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #2,182. Use the chart and map above to compare Ethaniel'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.