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How Rare Is the Name Ethan?
Ethan is a familiar, well-established name. It ranks 139th of all time in U.S. records, with about 1 in 775 people sharing it, which puts it in the Common tier. It was most popular in the 2000s. Here is the full picture, decade by decade, plus a card you can save and share.
- Rarity
- 1 in 775
- Tier
- Common
- U.S. rank
- 139th
- Share of people
- 0.129%
- People named
- 480,199
- Most popular
- the 2000s
Based on U.S. births recorded by the Social Security Administration, 1880 to 2024. Figures describe recorded names, not people alive today.
About the name Ethan
Ethan is a Hebrew name meaning 'firm' or 'enduring,' mentioned as a wise man in the Hebrew Bible. It gained modern ground partly through the film hero Ethan Hunt.
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Frequently asked questions
- How rare is the name Ethan?
- Ethan is in the Common tier. About 1 in 775 people share it, which is 0.129% of all recorded U.S. names, and it ranks 139th of all time. In total 480,199 Americans have been given the name since 1880.
- Is Ethan a boy or girl name?
- In the records, Ethan is given almost entirely to boys. Of 480,199 people with the name, 748 were girls and 479,451 were boys.
- When was the name Ethan most popular?
- Ethan peaked in the 2000s. The bars on the card show its popularity for every decade from 1880 to 2024.