Girl Name
Ethel
"Noble; from Old English æðel meaning noble or distinguished"
Ranked #4915 for girls
About the Name Ethel
Meaning
Noble; from Old English æðel meaning noble or distinguished
Origin
EnglishGender
Girl
First Letter
EGirl Rank
#4915
Ethel is a girl name of English origin. The name means "Noble; from Old English æðel meaning noble or distinguished" and Currently ranked #4915 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other English names.
Popularity Over Time
#11602 1950
#4720 1960
#1499 1970
#547 1980
#273 1990
#187 2000
#198 2010
#131 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Ethel
- EB Ethel Barrymore (actress)
- EM Ethel Merman (singer/actress)