Ethan Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ethan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ethan?
Ethan is spelled E-T-H-A-N. The name has 5 letters.
Ethan at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Ethan means “strong,” “firm,” or “enduring” based on its Hebrew roots.
- Origin
- Ethan is commonly associated with Hebrew origins, where it appears as a personal name in biblical contexts.
- Pronunciation
- EE-than · 2 syllables
Ethan Popularity in 2025
Rank#11,932
Recorded Births7
Rank#24
Recorded Births7,852
- Girls usage fell 1,661 places to #11,932 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 5 places to #24 and recorded 349 fewer 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 Ethan Mean?
Ethan means “strong,” “firm,” or “enduring” based on its Hebrew roots.
Origin: Ethan is commonly associated with Hebrew origins, where it appears as a personal name in biblical contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Ethan?
PronunciationEE-than
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ethan?
- History
- The name Ethan has been used historically in Jewish and Christian texts, including the Hebrew Bible as the name of several figures.
Ethan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 7 | #11,932 |
| 2025 | Boys | 7,852 | #24 |
| 2024 | Girls | 9 | #10,271 |
| 2024 | Boys | 8,201 | #19 |
| 2023 | Girls | 7 | #12,197 |
| 2023 | Boys | 7,810 | #24 |
| 2022 | Girls | 10 | #9,680 |
| 2022 | Boys | 8,312 | #21 |
| 2021 | Girls | 12 | #8,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 8,863 | #20 |
| 2020 | Girls | 9 | #10,250 |
| 2020 | Boys | 9,556 | #13 |
| 2019 | Girls | 13 | #8,138 |
| 2019 | Boys | 11,311 | #11 |
| 2018 | Girls | 12 | #8,617 |
| 2018 | Boys | 11,931 | #12 |
| 2017 | Girls | 9 | #10,689 |
| 2017 | Boys | 12,483 | #14 |
| 2016 | Girls | 14 | #7,988 |
| 2016 | Boys | 13,855 | #10 |
| 2015 | Girls | 18 | #6,721 |
| 2015 | Boys | 15,103 | #6 |
| 2014 | Girls | 19 | #6,451 |
| 2014 | Boys | 15,749 | #6 |
When Was Ethan 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.
2004 · Boys
22,210 recorded births
National rank #5
2002 · Boys
22,113 recorded births
National rank #5
2003 · Boys
21,362 recorded births
National rank #7
2005 · Boys
21,318 recorded births
National rank #5
Where Ethan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #7 | 183 |
| NY | #10 | 630 |
| CA | #12 | 1,236 |
| FL | #12 | 651 |
| TX | #14 | 1,005 |
| NJ | #14 | 295 |
| VA | #16 | 225 |
| MA | #18 | 201 |