How Many People Are Named Ethelann?
An estimated 4 people in the United States have the first name Ethelann. It is almost exclusively a female name. The average bearer is 76 years old, and Ethelann peaked in popularity in 1940 with 5 births that year.
Below you will find a full statistical profile of Ethelann as a first name in the United States, including gender data, a year-by-year popularity timeline going back to 1880, a decade breakdown, state-by-state birth registrations, and, when available, a 2020 Census snapshot showing who had the name at that point in time. You can also check how many people share the full name Ethelann paired with any surname.
Key Insights
- With an average bearer age of 76, Ethelann is a vintage name most associated with earlier generations. Most living bearers were born before 1960.
- Ethelann is exceptionally rare. Fewer than 100 people with this name are estimated to be alive in the U.S. today.
Estimated Living Americans
4
About 1 in 85,688,585 people in the U.S.
Rarity
Very Rare
Predicted Gender
Female
100.0% confidence
Average Age
76
years old
Peak Year
1940
5 births
Total Registered
10
since 1880
Gender Distribution for Ethelann
Ethelann is almost exclusively a female name. Out of 10 total births registered, 100.0% were female.
Ethelann as a female name
Ranked #4,850 in 1942
5 female births in 1942
Peak: 1940 (5 births)
Ethelann: Popularity Over Time
Ethelann by Decade
How has Ethelann tracked across different eras? The table below groups all SSA birth registrations into 10-year periods, with separate male and female counts. The colored bar shows each decade's share relative to the peak.
| Decade | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 | 0 | 10 | |
Ethelann + Last Name Combinations
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Ethelann: Questions and Answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ethelann?
We estimate approximately 4 people named Ethelann are alive in the United States today. This is based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024, adjusted for mortality using CDC life tables. About 1 in 85,688,585 Americans share this first name.
Is Ethelann a common name?
Ethelann is classified as "Very Rare" and is more popular than 6.2% of all first names in the SSA database. A total of 10 births have been registered with this name since 1880.
When was Ethelann most popular?
Ethelann reached peak popularity in 1940, when 5 babies were given this name. The average age of a living person named Ethelann is approximately 76 years old, reflecting when the name was most commonly given.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The popularity chart tracks birth registrations, not people currently alive. It shows how often Ethelann was given to babies from 1880 through 2024, which is why it is the best tool on the page for seeing long-run naming trends.
Is Ethelann a female name?
Ethelann is predominantly female. 100.0% of people with this name are female. See the gender breakdown above for full details.
Why can Ethelann have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because a name can build up a large population over many decades. Ethelann peaked in 1940, and the average living bearer is about 76 years old, so a name can still have millions of living bearers even after it stops feeling current for newborns.
How many Ethelann Smiths are there?
To find how many people share a specific full name, we combine first name and surname frequencies. Try: Ethelann Smith, Ethelann Johnson, Ethelann Williams. You can also search any combination on our homepage.
Where does this data come from?
Our estimates use Social Security Administration birth records (1880 to 2024), adjusted for survival using CDC 2023 life tables broken down by sex. The U.S. population figure (342,754,338) is from the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimate. Full methodology.
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