How Many People Are Named Ethelmae?

Complete statistics for the name Ethelmae: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ethelmae
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Ethelmae is a very rare female name, with only 23 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 14,361,357 Americans. That's a pretty exclusive club! The majority of Ethelmaes are over 60, showing how this name peaked way back in 1920.

~23
Living in US
1 in 14,361,357
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ethel
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Charming Dignified Traditional
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 is associated with spiritual growth and humanitarian efforts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

215
Worldwide Bearers
#616,131
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
202
🇵🇭 Philippines
10
🇧🇸 Bahamas
2
🇹🇼 Taiwan
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
23 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 102
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
314
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 314 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
77
Modern Appeal
23
International
59

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ethelmae Through the Generations

Ethelmae has been a name that's seen its heyday and now enjoys a stable presence among the older generation. With 23 living bearers, it's clear that Ethelmae was most popular in 1920 when 23 babies were given this name. Today, all of those born with the name are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew. This classic name, while not common, holds a special place in the hearts of those who carry it, a testament to its enduring charm despite its rarity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 11

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ethelmae's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Ethelmae

How Many People Have the Name Ethelmae?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 23 people in the United States currently share the name Ethelmae. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,361,357 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ethelmae a Common or Rare Name?

Ethelmae is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ethelmae Mean?

Ethelmae means "creative variant of Ethel" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ethelmae in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Ethelmae Most Popular?

The name Ethelmae reached peak popularity in 1920, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ethelmae?

Approximately 23 people named Ethelmae live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 314. That works out to roughly 1 in 14,361,357 Americans.

Is Ethelmae a rare name?

Ethelmae is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,361,357 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ethelmae mean?

Ethelmae means "creative variant of Ethel" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Ethelmae more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ethelmae are male and 100% are female.

When was Ethelmae most popular?

Ethelmae peaked in 1920 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US23
All-Time Births314
1 in X1 in 14,361,357
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age102
Peak Year1920
World Rank#616,131
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.