Eitan Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Eitan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Eitan?
Eitan is spelled E-I-T-A-N. The name has 5 letters.
Eitan at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Eitan means “firm” or “strong” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- Eitan is a Hebrew name commonly used in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide. It is associated with Hebrew roots meaning strength or firmness.
- Pronunciation
- ay-TAHN · 2 syllables
Eitan Popularity in 2025
Rank#920
Recorded Births256
- Boys usage rose 194 places to #920 and recorded 64 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Eitan Mean?
Eitan means “firm” or “strong” in Hebrew.
Origin: Eitan is a Hebrew name commonly used in Israel and among Jewish communities worldwide. It is associated with Hebrew roots meaning strength or firmness.
How Do You Pronounce Eitan?
Pronunciationay-TAHN
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Eitan?
- History
- The name Eitan has been used historically in Hebrew-speaking populations and appears in various cultural and religious texts.
Eitan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 256 | #920 |
| 2024 | Boys | 192 | #1,114 |
| 2023 | Boys | 165 | #1,205 |
| 2022 | Boys | 143 | #1,314 |
| 2021 | Boys | 109 | #1,583 |
| 2020 | Boys | 76 | #1,922 |
| 2019 | Boys | 110 | #1,534 |
| 2018 | Boys | 88 | #1,744 |
| 2017 | Boys | 96 | #1,644 |
| 2016 | Boys | 104 | #1,575 |
| 2015 | Boys | 93 | #1,677 |
| 2014 | Boys | 95 | #1,627 |
| 2013 | Boys | 75 | #1,878 |
| 2012 | Boys | 98 | #1,599 |
| 2011 | Boys | 76 | #1,849 |
| 2010 | Boys | 68 | #2,010 |
| 2009 | Boys | 72 | #1,959 |
| 2008 | Boys | 72 | #1,969 |
| 2007 | Boys | 73 | #1,928 |
| 2006 | Boys | 80 | #1,738 |
| 2005 | Boys | 54 | #2,206 |
| 2004 | Boys | 55 | #2,131 |
| 2003 | Boys | 52 | #2,128 |
| 2002 | Boys | 38 | #2,556 |
When Was Eitan Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
256 recorded births
National rank #920
2024 · Boys
192 recorded births
National rank #1,114
2023 · Boys
165 recorded births
National rank #1,205
2022 · Boys
143 recorded births
National rank #1,314
Where Eitan Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #396 | 20 |
| NY | #527 | 30 |
| FL | #557 | 31 |
| SC | #668 | 6 |
| MD | #702 | 6 |
| CO | #756 | 6 |
| AZ | #781 | 7 |
| PA | #792 | 10 |