Holding steady.
Popularity of Eithel since 1894
Babies named Eithel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eithel's real moment was 1894.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 17 |
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 76 |
| 1920s | 61 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Eithel is an exceedingly rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1894. It has not appeared in the national rankings in recent decades, and its peak year of recorded use remains 1894 itself. The name is likely a variant spelling of Ethel, an Old English name meaning 'noble' that enjoyed popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. However, Eithel has never achieved widespread use. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it has seen little change in its already minimal usage over time. No states recorded a significant number of births with this name. Eithel belongs to the 1890s decade and has not experienced a revival. Parents considering this name today would be choosing a highly unusual, historically grounded option with a classic feel, reminiscent of vintage names like Mabel or Beatrice.
Eithel is likely a variant spelling of Ethel, which derives from the Old English word 'æðele' meaning 'noble'. Ethel was a popular name in the 19th and early 20th centuries, often given to girls, but Eithel remains a rare form. Its first recorded use in the United States was in 1894, and it has seen very limited use since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ettie, Ethy
Sibling names for Eithel
Names that share Eithel's style, for a brother or sister.
