Ethel
In 2022, the name Ethel was 4,767th most popular baby name for girls and 8,246th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 28 babies were named Ethel in the United States.
In 2022, 1 out of every 125,000 babies in the United States were named Ethel. Today, the average age of someone named Ethel is around 69 to 73 years old.
The name "Ethel" is not common today.
Nicknames for Ethel include Eth and Ettie.
Ethel Meaning & Origin
Ethel is an English name often associated with nobility and grace, as it originates from an Old English term meaning "noble."
The name Ethel is described as classic, kind-hearted and sturdily elegant.Pronunciation
Ethel is pronounced eh-thel in English. The name Ethel has 5 letters and 2 syllables.
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Name Trends (1972 to Present)
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Fun Facts about Ethel
- The name Ethel was popularized by the American actress Ethel Barrymore, who was a member of the Barrymore family of actors and the grandmother of present-day actress Drew Barrymore.
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Geography
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