girl's name
Ethlyn
ETH-lin (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 667
Ethlyn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1958 it was given to 5 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 1921, when 34 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1884.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ethlyn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 47 |
| 1910s | 177 |
| 1920s | 218 |
| 1930s | 115 |
| 1940s | 71 |
| 1950s | 24 |
How Popular Is Ethlyn?
In 1958, Ethlyn was given to 5 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 Ethlyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ethlyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ethlyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ethlyn
- English ETH-lin
Sibling Names for Ethlyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ethlyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ethlyn
How popular is the name Ethlyn?
In 1958, Ethlyn was given to 5 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 Ethlyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Ethlyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ethlyn?
Ethlyn has 2 syllables.
When was Ethlyn most popular?
Ethlyn peaked in 1921, when 34 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.