Ethan
How to say it: EE-thun · /ˈiθən/
Strong, firm, enduring — from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning steadfast or long-lived.
Ethan was the 10th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 7,852 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 24% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #13 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 | #10 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 7,852 |
| Share of births | 1 in 288 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −24% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #13 |
| In France, 2025 | #37 among boys’ names, 1,460 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once at its strongest in the 2000s, Ethan has grown rarer since. It is well below its peak now and should continue to drift down.
What goes with it
Airy with soft and breathy sounds, Ethan feels strong and travels well. Noah and Caleb carry a kindred energy.
Middle names that flow with Ethan →
Honouring a Ethan in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ethan is about 1 in 12.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Welsh.
In France: #37 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #54. Ireland: #51.
Famous people named Ethan
- Ethan Hawke (born 1970)American actor and writer
- Ethan Ampadu (born 2000)Welsh association football player
- Ethan Suplee (born 1976)American actor
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Keep exploring
About as popular as Ethan
In the same lists
Find names you'll both love, starting with Ethan
The one-minute style quiz.