How Many People Are Named Ethyn?

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

Ethyn
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Ethyn is a very rare name for boys, with only 1,517 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 217,583 Americans. The majority of Ethyns are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~1,517
Living in US
1 in 217,583
Americans
2010
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,546
Worldwide Bearers
#1,951,561
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,517
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
1
🇮🇳 India
1
🇵🇭 Philippines
1
🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,517 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
1,508
Would be under 30 (98%)
27
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,535 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: 2010

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
0

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

📜 Ethyn Through the Generations

Ethyn saw its peak popularity in 2010 with 110 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, most Ethyns are young, with 1,508 under 30 years old, compared to just 27 aged between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly found among younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new choice in naming traditions.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 122
Texas 108
Indiana 27
New York 24
Florida 21
Michigan 21
Ohio 16
North Carolina 13
Arizona 11
New Jersey 11

✨ Similar Names to Ethyn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ethyn's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Ethyn

How Many People Have the Name Ethyn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,517 people in the United States currently share the name Ethyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 217,583 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ethyn a Common or Rare Name?

Ethyn 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 Ethyn Mean?

Ethyn means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ethyn Most Popular?

The name Ethyn reached peak popularity in 2010, with 110 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Ethyn?

Approximately 1,517 people named Ethyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,535. That works out to roughly 1 in 217,583 Americans.

Is Ethyn a rare name?

Ethyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 217,583 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ethyn mean?

Ethyn means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Ethyn more male or female?

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

When was Ethyn most popular?

Ethyn peaked in 2010 with 110 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US1,517
All-Time Births1,535
1 in X1 in 217,583
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2010
World Rank#1,951,561
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.