Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Ethelyn
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1920
Peak births
168
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19202025
Quick answers about Ethelyn
How many people are named Ethelyn?
Based on SSA birth records through 2014, an estimated 653 Americans born with the name Ethelyn may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 2014.
How rare is Ethelyn?
Ethelyn has not appeared in SSA records since 2014. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Ethelyn?
The median age of a living American named Ethelyn is approximately 79 years, with most bearers falling between 71 and 88 years old.
Is Ethelyn still popular?
No. Ethelyn is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 2014.
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
4,450