NAME PROFILE
Ethan
Ethan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'strong' or 'firm.' It conveys a sense of stability, reliability, and resilience. People named Ethan are often seen as dependable, grounded, and confident individuals who inspire trust and admiration.
Key Stats
| Total births | 488,144 |
| Gender | Male (99% / 1%) |
| Peak year | 2004 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1920 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 24%PA — 20%CA — 20%MA — 18%IL — 18%
Notable People
Ethan Hawke (Actor, *Before Sunrise*) · Ethan Allen (American Revolutionary War Leader) · Ethan Embry (Actor, *Can't Hardly Wait*) · Ethan Coen (Filmmaker, Coen Brothers) · Ethan Zuckerman (Internet Activist)
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