What is the origin of the name Ethel?

Ethel is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Ethel?

In 2023, 27 babies were named Ethel in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Ethel is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 27 →

All-Time Total: 197,703

Peak Year: 1918

Ethel is of Old English origin, derived from the word "æthel," meaning "noble" or "noble kind."

Girl names closely related to Ethel

Phyllis Jaleesa Latisha Bessie Deidre Ebony Keisha Marion

Boy names closely related to Ethel

Morris Claude Kelvin Keenen Terence Milton Herman Maison

Names with similar meaning to Ethel

Adela Adele Adelina Adeline Adell Adelyn Adelynn Adilene

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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