gender neutral
Ethan
strong, firm, enduring
About Ethan
Ethan has achieved remarkable staying power in contemporary naming trends, maintaining consistent popularity without becoming tiresome or dated. This enduring appeal stems from the name's perfect balance of strength and approachability, combining solid consonants with a gentle ending that softens its overall impact. Ethan works beautifully across all age groups, sounding appropriate for toddlers, teenagers, and established professionals alike. The name carries biblical weight without feeling overly religious or antiquated, making it acceptable across various belief systems and cultural contexts. Parents appreciate Ethan's clean, straightforward spelling and pronunciation, which minimize confusion and potential mispronunciation throughout life. The name suggests reliability, intelligence, and warmth—a combination of traits that creates positive first impressions in educational, social, and professional environments. Ethan's widespread recognition ensures social acceptance while its pleasant sound quality keeps it from feeling common or unremarkable despite its popularity.
Popularity of the Name Ethan
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | #781 | ||||
| 1884 | #630 | ||||
| 1886 | #880 | ||||
| 1887 | #773 | ||||
| 1891 | #883 | ||||
| 1893 | #718 | ||||
| 1896 | #792 | ||||
| 1898 | #912 | ||||
| 1901 | #983 | ||||
| 1952 | #995 | ||||
| 1954 | #929 | ||||
| 1956 | #947 | ||||
| 1957 | #940 | ||||
| 1958 | #884 | ||||
| 1959 | #834 | ||||
| 1960 | #790 | ||||
| 1961 | #721 | ||||
| 1962 | #675 | ||||
| 1963 | #675 | ||||
| 1964 | #556 | ||||
| 1965 | #564 | ||||
| 1966 | #582 | ||||
| 1967 | #546 | ||||
| 1968 | #583 | ||||
| 1969 | #532 | ||||
| 1970 | #495 | ||||
| 1971 | #421 | ||||
| 1972 | #341 | ||||
| 1973 | #331 | ||||
| 1974 | #333 | ||||
| 1975 | #327 | ||||
| 1976 | #312 | ||||
| 1977 | #291 | ||||
| 1978 | #297 | ||||
| 1979 | #285 | ||||
| 1980 | #291 | ||||
| 1981 | #282 | ||||
| 1982 | #288 | ||||
| 1983 | #280 | ||||
| 1984 | #285 | ||||
| 1985 | #307 | ||||
| 1986 | #332 | ||||
| 1987 | #321 | ||||
| 1988 | #261 | ||||
| 1989 | #87 | #110 | #208 | ||
| 1990 | #58 | #47 | #127 | ||
| 1991 | #65 | #27 | #142 | #129 | |
| 1992 | #76 | #19 | #126 | #134 | |
| 1993 | #92 | #22 | #139 | #150 | |
| 1994 | #89 | #31 | #135 | #144 | |
| 1995 | #75 | #31 | #159 | #109 | |
| 1996 | #62 | #32 | #125 | #97 | |
| 1997 | #46 | #69 | #28 | #117 | #63 |
| 1998 | #38 | #50 | #19 | #84 | #41 |
| 1999 | #37 | #43 | #19 | #76 | #37 |
| 2000 | #25 | #31 | #12 | #71 | #12 |
| 2001 | #17 | #22 | #12 | #51 | #7 |
| 2002 | #5 | #18 | #6 | #50 | #1 |
| 2003 | #7 | #15 | #6 | #44 | #1 |
| 2004 | #5 | #14 | #5 | #47 | #1 |
| 2005 | #5 | #17 | #10 | #49 | #1 |
| 2006 | #4 | #20 | #13 | #54 | #4 |
| 2007 | #3 | #15 | #9 | #46 | #1 |
| 2008 | #3 | #16 | #15 | #53 | #4 |
| 2009 | #2 | #13 | #13 | #45 | #2 |
| 2010 | #2 | #11 | #14 | #34 | #5 |
| 2011 | #7 | #9 | #16 | #31 | #8 |
| 2012 | #3 | #12 | #9 | #30 | #5 |
| 2013 | #6 | #14 | #13 | #36 | #8 |
| 2014 | #6 | #17 | #11 | #31 | #8 |
| 2015 | #6 | #18 | #18 | #40 | #9 |
| 2016 | #10 | #18 | #17 | #41 | #8 |
| 2017 | #14 | #24 | #23 | #35 | #8 |
| 2018 | #12 | #25 | #11 | #37 | #9 |
| 2019 | #11 | #29 | #17 | #35 | #7 |
| 2020 | #13 | #35 | #29 | #50 | #15 |
| 2021 | #20 | #40 | #27 | #53 | #15 |
| 2022 | #21 | #43 | #41 | #46 | #14 |
| 2023 | #24 | #44 | #23 | #47 | #13 |
| 2024 | #19 | #45 | #28 | #55 | #15 |
| 2025 | #24 | #51 | #32 | #53 | #18 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Ethan
Names Similar to Ethan
Nicknames for Ethan
- Eth
- Ean
- Than
- Et
Famous People Named Ethan
| Ethan Hawke | American actor |
| Ethan Coen | American filmmaker |
| Ethan Allen | American revolutionary |
| Ethan Peck | American actor |
| Ethan Embry | American actor |
| Ethan Cutkosky | American actor |
| Ethan Phillips | American actor |
| Ethan Suplee | American actor |
| Ethan Zohn | American soccer player |
| Ethan Bortnick | American musician |
| Ethan Carter III | American professional wrestler |
| Ethan Ampadu | Welsh footballer |
| Ethan Couch | American criminal case |
| Ethan Norris | American martial artist |
| Ethan Finlay | American soccer player |
| Ethan Moreau | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Ethan Bear | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Ethan Kath | Canadian musician |
| Ethan Johns | English record producer |
| Ethan Canin | American author |
Characters Named Ethan
| Ethan Hunt | Mission - Impossible film series |
| Ethan Wate | Beautiful Creatures book series |
| Ethan Mars | Heavy Rain video game |
| Ethan Rayne | Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series |
| Ethan Chandler | Penny Dreadful TV series |
| Ethan Roark Jr. | Firestarter novel |
| Ethan Carter | The Vanishing of Ethan Carter video game |
| Ethan | Dragon Age II video game |
| Ethan Winters | Resident Evil Village video game |
| Ethan Roark | Cursed novel |
| Ethan Morgan | My Babysitter's a Vampire TV series |
| Ethan Nakamura | Heroes TV series |
| Ethan Thomas | Luther TV series |
| Ethan Whitehorse | The Lying Game book series |