US Popularity:9593
Origin:British
Meaning:noble
Ethel is a girl's name is of Old English origin, meaning "noble." It is the short form of Etheldreda and was first used as an independent name in the 1840s. Fans of American royalty, the Kennedys, will appreciate this elegant name, as Robert Kennedy's wife was called Ethel. A strong, resilient, and intelligent woman, Ethel is an enduring symbol of female strength who overcame great adversity in life. She will no doubt prove a fitting heroine for your baby girl!

Ethel Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ethel is currently #2729 on The Bump
Girl:Ethel is currently #1206 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ethel is currently #9593 in U.S. births
Girl:Ethel is currently #4415 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#9593
in 2023
- 1157
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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