Eitan
How to say it: ay-TAHN · /eɪˈtɑn/
From Hebrew meaning 'steadfast, strong, enduring' - biblical name, popular in modern Israel.
Eitan was the 844th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 256 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.7-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #530 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #844 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 256 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,950 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.7 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #530 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Eitan counts as a newcomer in American records and hit its stride in the 2020s. Currently at its peak, it looks set to rise further.
What goes with it
Gentle yet firm across two syllables, Eitan carries strength with a biblical background. Boaz pairs in a similar vein.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Eitan is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Eitan
- Eitan Cabel (born 1959)Israeli politician
- Eitan Livni (1919–1991)Israeli politician
- Eitan Broshi (born 1950)Israeli politician
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