Boy · #7,659 in 2026

Ethyn

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

Current Rank

#7,659

Peak Rank

#1,481 (2010)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-76%

1989

First Year

2026

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#1481

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ethyn

Ethyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 110 Ethyns were born — ranking #1,481 that year. As of 2026, Ethyn ranks #7,659 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-76%). In total, more than 2K Ethyns 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+

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Names that sound like Ethyn

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

Ethen
Ethane
Ethene
Etham
Ethyne
Ithunn
Ethan
Athen
Athan
Athon
Essen
Bethan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ethyn

What does the name Ethyn mean?

Ethyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ethyn in 2026?

In 2026, Ethyn ranks #7,659 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Ethyn most popular?

Ethyn reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #1,481 that year with 110 babies given the name.

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

Ethyn has historically been most popular in West Virginia, Oklahoma, Wisconsin. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ethyn.

Is Ethyn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ethyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ethyn include Ferd, Mannie, Oather. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ethyn

Ethyn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Ethyn's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #1,481. Use the chart and map above to compare Ethyn'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.