Ethan
Ethan is a Hebrew name meaning 'strong', 'firm', or 'enduring'. It appears in the Bible as the name of a wise man known for his knowledge and understanding.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 7,743. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 16,702
- 2012: 17,697
- 2013: 16,260
- 2014: 15,749
- 2015: 15,103
- 2016: 13,855
- 2017: 12,483
- 2018: 11,931
- 2019: 11,311
- 2020: 9,556
- 2021: 8,863
- 2022: 8,312
- 2023: 7,810
- 2024: 8,201
- 2025: 7,852
- 2026 (projected): 7,743
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English
- •Works well across different cultures and languages
- •Has remained consistently popular without feeling trendy
- •Strong biblical heritage appeals to many families
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Ethan Hawke
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Ethan Coen
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Ethan Allen
American Revolutionary War hero
Ethan Embry
Actor
Statistics
487,389
Total births since 1880
2004
Peak year
Discovery
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