Girl · #5,244 in 2026

Ethelyne

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

Current Rank

#5,244

Peak Rank

#2,029 (1918)

Total Babies

292

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1911

First Year

1949

Last Year

1918

Peak Year

#2029

Peak Rank

292

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ethelyne

Ethelyne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1911, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 18 Ethelynes were born — ranking #2,029 that year. As of 2026, Ethelyne ranks #5,244 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 292 Ethelynes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Ethelyne

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

Ethylene
Emmeline
Emeline
Atheling
Methylene
Edeline
Esselen
Airline
Ethel
Ethyl
Ethen
Eline

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ethelyne

What does the name Ethelyne mean?

Ethelyne is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1911. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ethelyne in 2026?

In 2026, Ethelyne ranks #5,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ethelyne most popular?

Ethelyne reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #2,029 that year with 18 babies given the name.

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

Ethelyne has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ethelyne.

Is Ethelyne a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ethelyne?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ethelyne include Vern, Eular, Clela. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ethelyne

Ethelyne is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1911 and has accumulated 292 births in the dataset. Ethelyne's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #2,029. Use the chart and map above to compare Ethelyne'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.