Girl · #6,104 in 2026

Ethlyn

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

Current Rank

#6,104

Peak Rank

#1,374 (1921)

Total Babies

667

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1884

First Year

1958

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#1374

Peak Rank

667

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ethlyn

Ethlyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1884, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 34 Ethlyns were born — ranking #1,374 that year. As of 2026, Ethlyn ranks #6,104 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 667 Ethlyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s 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 Ethlyn

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

Elin
Ellyn
Echlin
Athlon
Athlone
Ellen
Elon
Elen
Ethen
Ellan
Elean
Ehlen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ethlyn

What does the name Ethlyn mean?

Ethlyn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1884. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ethlyn in 2026?

In 2026, Ethlyn ranks #6,104 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ethlyn most popular?

Ethlyn reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #1,374 that year with 34 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Ethlyn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ethlyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ethlyn include Sula, Othella, Ilda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ethlyn

Ethlyn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1884 and has accumulated 667 births in the dataset. Ethlyn's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #1,374. Use the chart and map above to compare Ethlyn'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.