Ethan

Ethan - A very unique female name



  Nov 11,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Ethan at a glance

Ethan is ranked #5195 among girl baby names in 2012, with 5 births in 2012. It peaked in 2004 at #1379 and first appeared on the charts in 2002.

Rank in 2012
#5195
Births in 2012
5
Peak year
2004 (#1379)
First appeared
2002
Trend
#3618 in 2002 → #5195 in 2012 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 282,650 girls
Visitor rating
4.5/5 (56 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Ethan appeared on the charts for the first time in 2002 on position #3618. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ethan and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ethan? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ethan. The baby girl name Ethan was given to 5 baby girls in 2012, ranking #5195 on the national girl baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 282,650 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ethan peaked in popularity 22 years ago in 2004 on position 1379.



Famous with this name

Ethan Loomis
Ethan Hawke
Ethan Cutkosky


How would you rate Ethan, 1-5?

Rating: 4.5/5 (56 recent votes)


Ethan is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ethan is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,455 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #1,455.

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 Ethan is where you live.


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Ethan origin and meaning

Ethan is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Ethan, pop culture references for the name Ethan and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ethan

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ethan, sorted by popularity.

Edna / Eden / Edwina / Edyn / Edmonia / Edwin / Edona / Edina / Edmae / Etna /

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
20125195
20094760
20084775
20054258
20041379
20023618

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Pennsylvania1455

Even more about Ethan


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 Ethan 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 female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ethan?

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.

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#
On chart
2004
Peak year
Female


Popularity Score™

Name Ethan
Gender Female
Popularity 1 in 282,650
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 2002
2012 births +5

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