Ethan
boy name#24 in 2025Ethan entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #2 in 2009, ranks #24 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1882–2025
#24
rank today
#2
peak (2009)
7,852
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #741 |
| 1890s | #802 |
| 1900s | #1198 |
| 1910s | #1375 |
| 1920s | #1618 |
| 1930s | #1470 |
| 1940s | #1399 |
| 1950s | #1041 |
| 1960s | #622 |
| 1970s | #343 |
| 1980s | #273 |
| 1990s | #64 |
| 2000s | #8 |
| 2010s | #8 |
| 2020s | #20 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ethan has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 479,000 people named Ethan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ethan alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ethan in 2025?
- Ethan ranks #24 among US boy names in 2025, with 7,852 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ethan most popular?
- Ethan peaked in 2009, reaching #2 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ethan with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 9 classrooms will have a Ethan.
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