Ethan
EE-than /ˈiː.θən/
Meaning of Ethan
Ethan comes from the Hebrew אֵיתָן (Eytan), meaning 'enduring,' 'firm,' or 'strong.' It is a minor biblical name (Ethan the Ezrahite is named in the title of Psalm 89), which kept it in low Puritan use through the early modern period. The modern American popularity surged from the 1990s onward.
Current popularity of Ethan
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #16 |
| France (INSEE) | 2024 | #16 |
Notable bearers of Ethan
Ethan the Ezrahite (Hebrew Bible); Ethan Allen; Ethan Hawke.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31