Holding steady.
Popularity of Ethridge since 1913
Babies named Ethridge per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 68 |
| 1920s | 91 |
| 1930s | 73 |
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ethridge is a rare American given name that emerged as a transferred surname in the early 20th century. According to U.S. Social Security data, it was first recorded in 1913 and experienced its peak usage in 1917, but it has never been a common name. The name's trajectory has been stable at near-zero frequency since the 1910s, reflecting a typical pattern for surnames used as first names during that era. Ethridge never appeared in any top state rankings, indicating its highly localized or sporadic use.
Ethridge is a surname of English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'edge ridge' (Old English ecg 'edge' + hrycg 'ridge') or perhaps 'gate ridge' (Old English geat 'gate' + hrycg). As a given name, it emerged in the early 20th century, likely as a transferred use of the surname. It was used for boys primarily in the United States, occasionally appearing in the 1910s and 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eth, Ridge
Variants: Etheridge, Edridge
Sibling names for Ethridge
Names that share Ethridge's style, for a brother or sister.
