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
#19 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
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
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Ethan Hawke
Actor and writer
Ethan Coen
Filmmaker and director
Ethan Allen
American Revolutionary War hero
Ethan Embry
Actor
Statistics
479,451
Total births since 1880
2004
Peak year
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