Ethyl Name Meaning & Origin
/ETH-uhl/Ethyl is likely a name of American origin.
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Name Origin
The name Ethyl is of Greek origin, derived from 'aithḗr' meaning 'fire'. It became popular in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century, often used as a feminine given name.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (Caucasian) 50% -
British (Caucasian) 30% -
Canadian (Caucasian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Ethyl
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
In 1971, 5 girls in the US were named Ethyl.
Growth of the name Ethyl in the US (SSA Data):
Ethyl Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 7
People with this name tend to be: Analytical, intellectual and spiritual.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.