Ethen
Every Ethen since 1917 — 3,858 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ethen
Ethen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,456 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 3,858 American babies have been named Ethen. Its peak came in 2009, when 233 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Ethen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ethen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,456 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,111 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,305 |
| 2022 | 35 | #3,358 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,283 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,036 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,657 |
| 2018 | 51 | #2,522 |
| 2017 | 67 | #2,075 |
| 2016 | 90 | #1,727 |
| 2015 | 93 | #1,682 |
| 2014 | 133 | #1,319 |
| 2013 | 137 | #1,271 |
| 2012 | 170 | #1,096 |
| 2011 | 195 | #997 |
| 2010 | 183 | #1,053 |
| 2009 | 233 | #894 |
| 2008 | 227 | #911 |
| 2007 | 210 | #943 |
| 2006 | 194 | #959 |
| 2005 | 191 | #919 |
| 2004 | 196 | #886 |
| 2003 | 187 | #897 |
| 2002 | 176 | #914 |
| 2001 | 142 | #1,036 |
| 2000 | 121 | #1,145 |
| 1995 | 24 | #2,954 |
| 1990 | 74 | #1,291 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,840 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ethen in 2025?
Ethen ranked #5,456 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ethen?
3,858 babies have been named Ethen in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ethen most popular?
Ethen peaked in 2009, when 233 newborns received the name.
Is Ethen a boy or girl name?
Ethen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ethen rising or falling?
Ethen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.