Holding steady.
Popularity of Etheline since 1900
Babies named Etheline per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 93 |
| 1920s | 157 |
| 1930s | 121 |
| 1940s | 73 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Etheline is a name that saw its peak usage in 1935, according to Social Security records, though it never entered the top 1000 ranks. It has remained extremely rare since then, with no recorded births in recent decades. The name's trajectory is stable, indicating infrequent but consistent occasional use over the years. Its origin as a likely diminutive of Ethel ties it to the Old English tradition of 'noble' names. While it never gained wide popularity, Etheline carries a vintage charm reminiscent of early 20th-century naming trends.
Etheline is likely a diminutive or elaborated form of Ethel, which itself is a short form of Old English names beginning with æðel meaning 'noble'. Ethel became popular in the 19th century, and Etheline emerged as a variant, possibly influenced by names like Adeline. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eth, Lina
Sibling names for Etheline
Names that share Etheline's style, for a brother or sister.
