Ethin
Every Ethin since 1998 — 300 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ethin
Ethin is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1998, 300 American babies have been named Ethin. Its peak came in 2006, when 33 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 Ethin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ethin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,191 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,194 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,652 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,650 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,319 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,423 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,710 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,563 |
| 2009 | 19 | #4,985 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,775 |
| 2007 | 31 | #3,466 |
| 2006 | 33 | #3,250 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,099 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,309 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,651 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,829 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,468 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,010 |
| 1995 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ethin in 2025?
Ethin did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ethin?
300 babies have been named Ethin in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ethin most popular?
Ethin peaked in 2006, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Ethin a boy or girl name?
Ethin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ethin rising or falling?
Ethin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.