girl's name
Ethelene
ETH-uh-leen (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 1,837
Ethelene is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1969 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1925, when 66 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1901.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ethelene Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 19 |
| 1910s | 227 |
| 1920s | 537 |
| 1930s | 469 |
| 1940s | 328 |
| 1950s | 180 |
| 1960s | 77 |
How Popular Is Ethelene?
In 1969, Ethelene was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ethelene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ethelene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ethelene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ethelene
- English ETH-uh-leen
Sibling Names for Ethelene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ethelene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ethelene
How popular is the name Ethelene?
In 1969, Ethelene was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ethelene a girl's or a boy's name?
Ethelene is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ethelene?
Ethelene has 3 syllables.
When was Ethelene most popular?
Ethelene peaked in 1925, when 66 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.