Girl · #4,349 in 2026

Ethyle

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

Current Rank

#4,349

Peak Rank

#1,550 (1920)

Total Babies

437

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1890

First Year

1940

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#1550

Peak Rank

437

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ethyle

Ethyle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1890, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 28 Ethyles were born — ranking #1,550 that year. As of 2026, Ethyle ranks #4,349 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 437 Ethyles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s 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 Ethyle

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

Ethel
Ethyl
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Methyl
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Emel
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ethyle

What does the name Ethyle mean?

Ethyle is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1890. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ethyle in 2026?

In 2026, Ethyle ranks #4,349 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ethyle most popular?

Ethyle reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #1,550 that year with 28 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Ethyle a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ethyle?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ethyle include Virdie, Pecola, Jewelene. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ethyle

Ethyle is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1890 and has accumulated 437 births in the dataset. Ethyle's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #1,550. Use the chart and map above to compare Ethyle'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.