Ethan
Ethan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːθən/
Meaning and origin of Ethan
- A male given name from Hebrew, of mostly American usage since the 18th century; popular in the 2000s.
Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew אֵיתָן (ʾêṯān, literally “firmness, strong, or long-lived”).
How popular is Ethan?
Since 1880, 755 girls and 487,389 boys in the U.S. have been named Ethan (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1564 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #2 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #24 for boys, with 7,859 babies given the name.
Names similar to Ethan
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Ethan
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Ethan FAQ
What does the name Ethan mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, of mostly American usage since the 18th century; popular in the 2000s. From Biblical Hebrew אֵיתָן (ʾêṯān, literally “firmness, strong, or long-lived”).
What is the origin of the name Ethan?
Ethan is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Ethan?
Since 1880, 755 girls and 487,389 boys in the U.S. have been named Ethan (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1564 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #2 in 2009. In 2025 it ranked #24 for boys, with 7,859 babies given the name.
Is Ethan a boy or girl name?
Ethan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 755 girls and 487,389 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.