Ethne Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Ethne means 'grain' in Gaelic and is associated with strength and resilience.
Meaning of the Name Ethne
Ethne is a feminine name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'eathnait', which means 'grain'. In Irish mythology, Ethne was the sister of Fionn mac Cumhaill, the legendary hero. The name is associated with qualities of strength, resilience, and fertility. It has become increasingly popular in recent years.
Popularity of the Name Ethne
The popularity for the name Ethne peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 13 births, which ranked number 15,262 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Ethne had the most female births in 2007 with 13, which ranked number 9,005 out of 20,573 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Ethne has declined sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Ethne has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ethne
- 10 Year Trend of Ethne: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ethne: -100.00%
Popularity of Ethne by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ethne. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ethne in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ethne is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Ethne
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