Ethan
Ethan is a boy name that ranked #19 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1882. Its best recorded rank was #2 in 2009.
Latest rank
#19
Peak rank
#2
Reached in 2009
Total recorded usage
446,752
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1882
What To Know About Ethan
Ethan stays appealing because it feels sturdy and modern at the same time. It has the familiarity of a mainstream name, but it still sounds lean and energetic.
Ethan sits inside the US top 100 in 2024, so it is widely familiar without being as saturated as the very top handful of names.
SSA data shows Ethan appearing in official records as far back as 1882, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #2 in 2009, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Editorial Extras
Common nicknames: E
Sibling style ideas: Noah, Levi, Emma, Lily
Well-known namesakes: Ethan Hawke, actor
Page Notes
Pronunciation: EE-thun
Origin: Hebrew
Editorial status: published
Confidence: high
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to review origin and pronunciation guidance.