Eitan - A very unique male name
Eitan at a glance
Eitan is ranked #930 among boy baby names in 2025, with 206 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #930 and first appeared on the charts in 1983.
- Rank in 2025
- #930
- Births in 2025
- 206
- Peak year
- 2025 (#930)
- First appeared
- 1983
- Trend
- #1691 in 2020 → #930 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 7,118 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (3 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 7,118 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Eitan peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 930.
Famous with this name
Yael Eitan
Eitan Zur
Eitan Shiskoff
How would you rate Eitan, 1-5?
Eitan is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Eitan is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #398 - and is the least popular in Tennessee at position #1,077.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Eitan is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Eitan origin and meaning
Hebrew
The original Hebrew form of Ethan — 'strong, enduring, firm'
Eitan is Ethan before Ethan was anglicised: the Hebrew name of a wise man in the Psalms, built on a root meaning strong and enduring. In Israel it is a standard boys' name. American use dates from 1983, mostly in Jewish and Israeli-American families, and it is at its peak in 2025 as parents choose the authentic form over the translation.
Attested etymology
Eitan is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Eitan, pop culture references for the name Eitan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Eitan
We've found the following names that sound similar to Eitan, sorted by popularity.
Ethan / Edwin / Eden / Eithan / Ethen / Eiden / Edan / Eyden / Eydan / Ethyn /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 930 |
| 2024 | 1084 |
| 2023 | 1170 |
| 2022 | 1225 |
| 2021 | 1495 |
| 2020 | 1691 |
| 2019 | 1465 |
| 2018 | 1537 |
| 2017 | 1477 |
| 2016 | 1418 |
| 2015 | 1418 |
| 2014 | 1440 |
| 2013 | 1661 |
| 2012 | 1512 |
| 2011 | 1622 |
| 2010 | 1791 |
| 2009 | 1754 |
| 2008 | 1747 |
| 2007 | 1721 |
| 2006 | 1466 |
| 2005 | 1668 |
| 2004 | 1617 |
| 2003 | 1588 |
| 2002 | 1898 |
| 2001 | 1846 |
| 2000 | 1953 |
| 1999 | 1802 |
| 1998 | 2135 |
| 1997 | 1801 |
| 1996 | 2877 |
| 1995 | 2043 |
| 1994 | 2289 |
| 1992 | 2031 |
| 1991 | 1988 |
| 1990 | 3130 |
| 1989 | 2429 |
| 1988 | 2067 |
| 1987 | 2105 |
| 1984 | 1949 |
| 1983 | 2089 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 398 |
| New York | 533 |
| Florida | 559 |
| South Carolina | 687 |
| Maryland | 732 |
| Colorado | 791 |
| Arizona | 798 |
| Pennsylvania | 805 |
| Georgia | 867 |
| California | 887 |
| Washington | 928 |
| North Carolina | 958 |
| Illinois | 960 |
| Indiana | 982 |
| Texas | 1045 |
| Tennessee | 1077 |
Even more about Eitan
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Eitan a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Eitan?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
ay-TAHN · /eɪˈtɑːn/
Around the world
- Eitan (Hebrew) — Used as-is in Israel
Spellings and nicknames
- Ethan — The anglicised form — a separate, far more common name
- Eytan — An alternative transliteration
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
BiblicalInternational
Why parents choose it
It is Ethan with its roots showing — strong, ancient, and current at its highest point ever.
Worth knowing
- Most Americans will say EE-tan or write Ethan — the ay-TAHN pronunciation needs teaching.
