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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ethan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Etham|Ethaniel
CelticBoy→ Stable

Ethan

EE-thun · 2 syllables

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Boy
#19
→ Stable

Also ranked: Girl #10498 · ↑↑ Surging

#19
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 70
Peak rank
#13 in 2020
5yr change
+6 ranks
Birth frequency
22.7 per 10,000 births
Sex split
92% boy · 8% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #19 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Ethan

Popularity score: 70  ·  SSA Rank: #19

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
45
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+6 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
25
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticNature2-syllableStrongClassicModernGroundedCoolTrendingContemporary
Character
strong and firmsteadfast determinationhonest characternatural leaderreliable strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Ethans

creativecontroversialinfamousyoungprivileged
STRONG
High confidence

Ethan is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #19 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +6 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#19 · common
Ethan at a Glance
Meaning:Firm, strong, and steadfast. Derived from the Old Irish word 'ethan' meaning strong or solid, reflecting enduring qualities.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#13 in 2020
5yr change:+6 ranks
Sex usage:92% boy · 8% girl
Notable bearers
Ethan Hawke
Actor and filmmaker
Ethan Hunt
Fictional character (Mission: Impossible)
Ethan Couch
Public figure (criminal case)
Similar Sound
Evan◈Rowan◈Ronan◈Roan◈RomanEwan
Similar Style
Finn◈Soren◈Stellan◈Caspian◈LeifBeckett◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ethan
Wren◈IvyHazel◈PhoebeStellan◈Beckett◈Rowan◈Sage◈
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Finn◈
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→ Stable
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Beckett◈
English · #166
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Ethan illustration
Name Intelligence
Ethan · Overview
Summary

Ethan is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #19 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 35/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Nature · Classic · Strong character
Ethan carries a grounded, cool, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #19, you will likely encounter other Ethans. Consider whether that matters to you.
Domain taken
ethan.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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