Holding steady.
Popularity of Ethelyne since 1911
Babies named Ethelyne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 105 |
| 1920s | 123 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ethelyne first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1911, reaching its peak popularity in 1914, when it was most frequently given. Despite its early 20th-century spike, the name has since declined sharply and remains rare, with no recorded births in 2025 meeting the threshold for ranking. Its trajectory has been stable at extremely low usage for decades. Though never concentrated in any single state, Ethelyne reflects an era of creative feminine name formations, blending the dignified Ethel with a lyrical suffix. Today, it offers a vintage feel for parents seeking a truly uncommon name with historical roots in the 1910s.
Ethelyne is a compound of the Old English name Ethel, meaning 'noble', and the popular feminine suffix -yne (as in Aveline or Madeline). It emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of a trend for elaborate feminine names. Although never widespread, it saw modest use during the 1910s, peaking in 1914.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ethel, Lyn, Lynn
Sibling names for Ethelyne
Names that share Ethelyne's style, for a brother or sister.
