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Ethan

/EE-thən/

Ethan is a boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning Firm, enduring, strong.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginHebrew
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#14

What does Ethan mean?

Firm, enduring, strong

From the Hebrew Eitan, "firm", "enduring" or "strong".

The story behind the name

Ethan the Ezrahite appears in the Hebrew Bible as a byword for wisdom and is named as the author of Psalm 89.

In America the name belongs to Ethan Allen, who led the Green Mountain Boys in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga in 1775, an early and morale-shaping victory of the Revolutionary War.

Ethan was rare until the late twentieth century, then rose extremely fast, reaching the American top five by the mid-2000s. Its popularity in France, where it arrived slightly later, followed a similar curve.

Notable people named Ethan

  • Ethan Allen, Revolutionary War leader
  • Ethan Hawke, actor
  • Ethan Coen, film-maker

How popular is Ethan?

Popularity in the United States

Ethan has been given to 446,752 babies in the United States since 1882, peaking in the 2000s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 174 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Ethan per year in the United States, 1882–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Ethan has been given to 2,147 babies in France since 2010, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Ethan per year in France, 2010–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 2,213 people called Ethan living in Spain, with an average age of 11.8.

446,752 Babies named since 1882
2000s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

Variants and related names

Other spellings: Eitan, Eithan, Etan

Related names: Nathan, Evan, Nathaniel, Elijah

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Frequently asked questions about Ethan

What does the name Ethan mean?

Ethan means Firm, enduring, strong. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Ethan a boy's or a girl's name?

Ethan is most often given to boys.

How do you pronounce Ethan?

Ethan is pronounced EE-thən.

How popular is the name Ethan?

Ethan has been given to 446,752 babies in the United States since 1882, peaking in the 2000s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

What are other spellings of Ethan?

Common variants include Eitan, Eithan, Etan.