Ether
Girl nameEther has been given to 1,285 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It peaked in 1920.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
1,285
Peak year
1920 (49 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1883
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
94% girls / 6% boys
Rank through the decades
Ether's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #813 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ether — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ether.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ether?
Ether has been given to 1,285 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ether peak?
Ether peaked in 1920, when 49 babies were given the name.
Is Ether a girl or boy name?
Ether is primarily a girl name (94% of babies named Ether are girls).
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