Ethel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationETH-ul / ˈɛθ.əlOld English; German
Meaning
Old English: noble; German: battle maiden
Historical & Cultural Background
Ethel is derived from the Old English word 'æthel', meaning noble. It was commonly used in Anglo-Saxon England and was often part of compound names. The name has historical significance due to its association with various royal figures and saints. Although traditionally a feminine name, it has occasionally been used for boys.
Trend Summary
Ethel has seen a decline in popularity in the United States, particularly since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ethell
- Ethelbert
International Variants
- Ethel (English)
- Ethelred (English)
Famous people named Ethel
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ethel was first seen in the United States in 1880. Ethel has ranked as high as #846 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Texas, Alabama, New York, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Ethel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ethel (1939)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1884 | 7 |
| 1885 | 13 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1887 | 10 |
| 1888 | 12 |
| 1889 | 14 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 17 |
| 1893 | 12 |
| 1894 | 11 |
| 1895 | 15 |
| 1896 | 12 |
| 1897 | 17 |
| 1898 | 24 |
| 1899 | 15 |
| 1900 | 20 |
| 1901 | 16 |
| 1902 | 19 |
| 1903 | 20 |
| 1904 | 17 |
| 1905 | 14 |
| 1906 | 16 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1908 | 22 |
| 1909 | 25 |
| 1910 | 33 |
| 1911 | 17 |
| 1912 | 18 |
| 1913 | 27 |
| 1914 | 26 |
| 1915 | 30 |
| 1916 | 24 |
| 1917 | 37 |
| 1918 | 35 |
| 1919 | 40 |
| 1920 | 23 |
| 1921 | 32 |
| 1922 | 25 |
| 1923 | 31 |
| 1924 | 41 |
| 1925 | 33 |
| 1926 | 30 |
| 1927 | 43 |
| 1928 | 48 |
| 1929 | 32 |
| 1930 | 37 |
| 1931 | 33 |
| 1932 | 22 |
| 1933 | 35 |
| 1934 | 30 |
| 1935 | 27 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1937 | 23 |
| 1938 | 27 |
| 1939 | 28 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1942 | 15 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1968 | 5 |