Ethyl
Ethyl is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Noble.
Origin and history
Ethyl is a feminine given name derived from the Old English element meaning noble. It became popular in the late 19th century as part of the broader trend of using medieval Anglo-Saxon names. In modern times, the name is rarely given to U.S. newborns and is often associated with the chemical compound ethyl.
Popularity in the United States
2,395 babies in the United States have been named Ethyl since 1880. It ranks #3605 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- PA (35.1 %)
- IL (15.8 %)
- NY (12.8 %)
- OH (10.2 %)
- TX (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 151 |
| 1890-1900 | 344 |
| 1900-1910 | 319 |
| 1910-1920 | 654 |
| 1920-1930 | 474 |
| 1930-1940 | 209 |
| 1940-1950 | 151 |
| 1950-1960 | 77 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Ethyl
- Ethyl Eichelberger: Actor, Playwright
Fun facts
- Ethyl originated as a late 19th-century spelling variant of the classic Old English name Ethel.
- In the 20th century, the name gained a strong association with chemistry, particularly ethyl alcohol and Ethyl gasoline.