Etan
Rendering of the modern (Israeli) Hebrew אֵיתָן (Etán), equivalent to the English Ethan.
Every Etan since 1968 — 313 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Etan
Etan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,082 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 313 American babies have been named Etan. Its peak came in 1983, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Etan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Etan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,082 |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,879 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,633 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,189 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,107 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,762 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,716 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,122 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,271 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,177 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,248 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,512 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,770 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9,891 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,283 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,230 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5,986 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,608 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,465 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,014 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,879 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,747 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Etan mean?
Rendering of the modern (Israeli) Hebrew אֵיתָן (Etán), equivalent to the English Ethan.
How popular is the name Etan in 2025?
Etan ranked #11,082 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Etan?
313 babies have been named Etan in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Etan most popular?
Etan peaked in 1983, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Etan a boy or girl name?
Etan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Etan rising or falling?
Etan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.