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Ethel

female

Meaning

"Noble"

Ethel is derived from Old English elements meaning noble, common in early medieval naming and later revived in modern periods.

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Popularity History of Ethel

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#4915Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#4915

Ethel was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+524

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ethel

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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