Ethyn
Every Ethyn since 1989 — 1,541 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ethyn
Ethyn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,085 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 1,541 American babies have been named Ethyn. Its peak came in 2010, when 110 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ethyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ethyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,085 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,028 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,945 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,284 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,852 |
| 2019 | 32 | #3,515 |
| 2018 | 53 | #2,452 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2,282 |
| 2016 | 52 | #2,445 |
| 2015 | 47 | #2,617 |
| 2014 | 88 | #1,717 |
| 2013 | 91 | #1,661 |
| 2012 | 80 | #1,836 |
| 2011 | 70 | #1,975 |
| 2010 | 110 | #1,484 |
| 2009 | 97 | #1,629 |
| 2008 | 92 | #1,668 |
| 2007 | 98 | #1,598 |
| 2006 | 81 | #1,728 |
| 2005 | 80 | #1,678 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,030 |
| 2003 | 53 | #2,111 |
| 2002 | 45 | #2,309 |
| 2001 | 39 | #2,502 |
| 2000 | 37 | #2,545 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,128 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ethyn in 2025?
Ethyn ranked #11,085 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ethyn?
1,541 babies have been named Ethyn in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ethyn most popular?
Ethyn peaked in 2010, when 110 newborns received the name.
Is Ethyn a boy or girl name?
Ethyn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ethyn rising or falling?
Ethyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.