NAME PROFILE
Ethel
Ethel is a name of Old English origin meaning 'noble.' It carries a sense of dignity and strength, embodying qualities of grace and resilience. The name evokes images of a classic, timeless beauty, often associated with individuals who possess a strong sense of character and integrity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 280,412 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MS — 22%NY — 20%TX — 20%CA — 19%FL — 18%
Notable People
Ethel Waters (Singer and Actress) · Ethel Barrymore (Actress) · Ethel Kennedy (Humanitarian and Activist) · Ethel Merman (Broadway Star) · Ethelred the Unready (King of England)
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