US Popularity:35
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:strong; enduring; firm
Ethan is a baby boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “strong,” “enduring,” and “firm.” If you intend to raise baby in the Jewish or Christian faith, you might enjoy the theory that Ethan derives from the name Eitan. In the Hebrew Bible, Eitan is wise and skilled figure. Today, the name Ethan can be found around the globe in countries like Spain, Canada, and the United States. With the name Ethan, baby can always depend on their inner strength!

Famous People Named Ethan

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Ethan Coen
    Director
  • Ethan Hawke
    Actor
  • Ethan Suplee
    Actor
  • Ethan Zohn
    Reality TV Actor

Ethan Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ethan is currently #64 on The Bump
Boy:Ethan is currently #19 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ethan is currently #35 in U.S. births
Boy:Ethan is currently #19 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#35
in 2022
- 5
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Ethan

  • Behind the Name, Ethan November 2019

  • Name Doctor, Ethan

  • Abarim Publications, Ethan meaning

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