Ethan
Strong, safe, or firm · French origin
What does Ethan mean?
Ethan is a male name of French origin, meaning “Strong, safe, or firm”.
How popular is Ethan?
In England & Wales, Ethan ranked #48 among boys' names in 2024, with 1,086 babies given the name — down from #18 in 2014. Its strongest year in the England & Wales series is 2011, when it reached #11.
In the United States, Ethan was the #13 boys' name in the 2020 data, after peaking at #2 in 2010.
| Year | E&W rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | #92 | 604 |
| 2000 | #32 | 2,392 |
| 2005 | #18 | 3,528 |
| 2010 | #13 | 4,166 |
| 2011 | #11 | 4,581 |
| 2015 | #18 | 2,940 |
| 2020 | #36 | 1,454 |
| 2024 | #48 | 1,086 |
Who are famous people named Ethan?
- Ethan Hawke · American actor and writer (born 1970)
- Ethan Ampadu · Welsh association football player
- Ethan Suplee · American actor
What names go well with Ethan?
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