Boy · #2,905 in 2026

Etheridge

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

Current Rank

#2,905

Peak Rank

#2,131 (1920)

Total Babies

105

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1953

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#2131

Peak Rank

105

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Etheridge

Etheridge first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 15 Etheridges were born — ranking #2,131 that year. As of 2026, Etheridge ranks #2,905 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 105 Etheridges 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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101-500

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Names that sound like Etheridge

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

Ethridge
Deatherage
Arish
Othering
Attridge
Akridge
Guthridge
Orage
Acreage
Authoring
Oakridge
Oarage

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Etheridge

What does the name Etheridge mean?

Etheridge is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Etheridge in 2026?

In 2026, Etheridge ranks #2,905 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Etheridge most popular?

Etheridge reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #2,131 that year with 15 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Etheridge a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Etheridge?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Etheridge include Watt, Hezzie, Everard. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Etheridge

Etheridge is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 105 births in the dataset. Etheridge's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #2,131. Use the chart and map above to compare Etheridge'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.