Holding steady.
Popularity of Ethell since 1915
Babies named Ethell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ethell is a historical variant of Ethel that saw its peak usage in the 1910s, with the highest number of recorded births in 1916. The name has remained consistently rare since, and in the latest year of data, 2025, it did not rank among the top 1000 names. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it has seen little fluctuation over the decades. While the top states for this name are not recorded, Ethell reflects a classic naming style of the early 20th century.
Ethell is a variant of Ethel, itself a short form of names beginning with the Old English element æðel meaning 'noble'. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, peaking in 1916.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eth, Ellie
Sibling names for Ethell
Names that share Ethell's style, for a brother or sister.
