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Ethan

Boy Hebrew /EE-than/ #12537 in 2023

Ethan is a boy name of Hebrew origin.

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Meaning of Ethan

Strong, firm, enduring.

Popularity of Ethan

Popularity, 1882–2023
7,809 births in 2023
1882 2023

471,281 U.S. births recorded from 1882–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year
2004
22,336 babies
First recorded
1882
141 years of history
Recent trend
Falling
Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5

Variants & nicknames

EitanEtan
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Famous people named Ethan

  • Ethan Hawke (actor)

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.