Ethel as a First Name

How Common is the First Name Ethel?

We estimate that there are 39,531 people named Ethel who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Ethel is the 572nd most common for women, and the 1,057th most common overall.

How Old are People Named Ethel?

The average person named Ethel is 74.47 years old.

Is Ethel a Popular Baby Name Right Now?

23 people named Ethel were born in the U.S. in 2023. It was the 5,368th most popular name for girls, and the 9,344th most popular overall.

The popularity of Ethel peaked in 1896, when it was the 6th most popular name for baby girls.

Is Ethel a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?

Ethel is almost exclusively a female name. 99.6% of people named Ethel are female.

Facts About the Name Ethel

Popularity of Ethel in England

In 2020, Ethel was the in England and Wales.