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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Aethan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Aesop|Aether
CelticBoy→ Stable

Aethan

AY-thun · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9777 in 2023

Peak: #9745 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #9777 in 2023

Peak: #9745 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #9777 · Rising since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishBoy2-syllableOld Irish RootFire symbolismModern variantRising trendUnrankedPhonetic innovation
Character
fiery and bright
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Aethans

expressiveversatilededicatedcreativeinnovative
STRONG
High confidence

Aethan is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Aethan at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish 'Aedh' meaning fire or brightness, with modern form suggesting 'little fiery one'
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#9745 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Aethan Smith
Actor
Aethan Hawk
Musician
Similar Sound
EthanAidan◈AthanAetherEvan◈Eathan
Similar Style
Ronan◈CianLiamDeclan◈Finn◈Caspian◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Aethan
SiobhanMaeveAoifeSoren◈Beckett◈LeifRowan◈Stellan◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Aethan · Overview
Summary

Aethan is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Nature · Strong character
Aethan carries a bold, grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
aethan.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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