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Ethan

Recorded 1882–2025 · United States

Ethan was most popular in 2004, when 22,336 American babies were given the name — ranking #6 that year. In 2025 it ranked #34, with 7,859 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 488,144 people named Ethan.

Most popular in2004
Rank that year#6
Births that year22,336
Total since 1880488,144

Ethan over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Ethan’s peak in 2004. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · "firm, enduring"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org