Eithan - A unique male name
Eithan at a glance
Eithan is ranked #97 among boy baby names in 2025, with 3,629 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #97 and first appeared on the charts in 2000.
- Rank in 2025
- #97
- Births in 2025
- 3,629
- Peak year
- 2025 (#97)
- First appeared
- 2000
- Trend
- #872 in 2020 → #97 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 404 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 404 baby boys were given this name - making this a unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Eithan peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 97.
Famous with this name
Eithan Osborne
Eithan James
Eithan Osborne
How would you rate Eithan, 1-5?
Eithan is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Eithan is currently topping the baby name charts in Tennessee at position #50 - and is the least popular in Michigan at position #350.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 Eithan is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Eithan origin and meaning
Modern respelling of Ethan (Hebrew)
"Strong, firm, enduring" — the meaning of Ethan, the Hebrew name this spelling reworks
Eithan is not an old name but a new spelling of Ethan, the biblical name of a wise man in the Old Testament. It appears in the data only in 2000 and has jumped from #872 in 2020 to #97 in 2025 — a rise driven by the respelling itself.
Attested etymology
Eithan is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Eithan, pop culture references for the name Eithan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Eithan
We've found the following names that sound similar to Eithan, sorted by popularity.
Ethan / Edwin / Eden / Ethen / Eitan / 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 | 97 |
| 2024 | 226 |
| 2023 | 374 |
| 2022 | 500 |
| 2021 | 855 |
| 2020 | 872 |
| 2019 | 847 |
| 2018 | 994 |
| 2017 | 1393 |
| 2016 | 1531 |
| 2015 | 1501 |
| 2014 | 1699 |
| 2013 | 2042 |
| 2012 | 2230 |
| 2011 | 1977 |
| 2010 | 2248 |
| 2009 | 3064 |
| 2008 | 2467 |
| 2007 | 2909 |
| 2006 | 3271 |
| 2005 | 3791 |
| 2004 | 2877 |
| 2002 | 3514 |
| 2000 | 3489 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 50 |
| New Jersey | 54 |
| Maryland | 56 |
| New York | 58 |
| Texas | 60 |
| Alabama | 61 |
| Wyoming | 65 |
| Florida | 73 |
| North Carolina | 75 |
| Colorado | 78 |
| Connecticut | 79 |
| South Carolina | 80 |
| Georgia | 86 |
| Delaware | 87 |
| Nevada | 88 |
| Virginia | 91 |
| Massachusetts | 93 |
| Louisiana | 94 |
| Illinois | 95 |
| Utah | 106 |
| California | 107 |
| Washington | 110 |
| Arizona | 112 |
| New Mexico | 117 |
| Arkansas | 124 |
| Nebraska | 124 |
| Indiana | 126 |
| District of Columbia | 127 |
| Idaho | 132 |
| Minnesota | 136 |
| Kentucky | 142 |
| Rhode Island | 146 |
| Iowa | 156 |
| Wisconsin | 173 |
| South Dakota | 199 |
| Pennsylvania | 204 |
| Mississippi | 204 |
| Kansas | 208 |
| Oklahoma | 212 |
| Missouri | 223 |
| North Dakota | 233 |
| Oregon | 238 |
| Ohio | 256 |
| Michigan | 350 |
Even more about Eithan
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 Eithan a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Eithan?
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
EE-than · /ˈiːθən/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Ethan — The standard spelling, a top name in its own right.
- Eitan — The modern Hebrew form of the same name.
Famous bearers
None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2000, and its oldest bearers are still young.
Style
BiblicalModern coinage
Why parents choose it
Parents choosing Eithan usually want Ethan's sound and meaning with a spelling that stands apart. Be aware the distinctiveness lives entirely in the written form.
Worth knowing
- Aloud, Eithan and Ethan are identical — the difference will need spelling out on every form, list and introduction, for life.
