Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Ethyl
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1915
Peak births
92
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Ethyl
How many people are named Ethyl?
Based on SSA birth records through 1971, an estimated 125 Americans born with the name Ethyl may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1971.
How rare is Ethyl?
Ethyl has not appeared in SSA records since 1971. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Ethyl?
The median age of a living American named Ethyl is approximately 77 years, with most bearers falling between 70 and 83 years old.
Is Ethyl still popular?
No. Ethyl is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1971.
1880Peak 19152025
Peak year
1915
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
2,395