Ethyl vs Ethelene
Side-by-side comparison of Ethyl and Ethelene — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Ethyl | Ethelene |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 2,395 | 1,837 |
| Peak Year | 1915 | 1925 |
| Peak Year Births | 92 | 66 |
| Peak Decade | 1910ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1880 | 1901 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Ethyl | Ethelene |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | 151 | — |
| 1890ss | 344 | — |
| 1900ss | 319 | 19 |
| 1910ss | 654 | 227 |
| 1920ss | 474 | 537 |
| 1930ss | 209 | 469 |
| 1940ss | 151 | 328 |
| 1950ss | 77 | 180 |
| 1960ss | 11 | 77 |
| 1970ss | 5 | — |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1880–1971.