GIRL RECORD

Girl’s name · US records 1880–2024

Ethel

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Ethel appeared in the US girl naming records from 1880 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1918. It is a 2-syllable girl name ranked #160 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Ethyl, Ethell, Ethelle.

#160girl rank
1918peak year
2syllables

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01Ethyl02Ethell03Ethelle

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