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Derived from the Old English word for noble, Ethyl represents a person with a dignified yet gentle spirit, radiating a timeless elegance and classic charm.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,997 |
| Gender | Male (11% / 89%) |
| Peak year | 1986 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1946 |
| Most recent | 2003 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 44%MN — 41%WA — 9%CO — 3%MI — 3%
Notable People
Ethyl Barrymore (Award-winning stage and film actress) · Ethyl Eichelberger (Influential drag performer and playwright) · Ethyl Smith (Renowned organist known for her popular radio recordings) · Ethyl Wynne (Early silent film actress) · Ethyl Mae Post (Notable spiritualist and community leader)
Nicknames & Diminutives
EttyEffieThyllie
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