Ethan Name Meaning & Origin
/EE-than/Ethan is most likely a name of American origin.
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Name Origin
The name Ethan is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'strong', 'firm', or 'enduring'. It is commonly used as a male given name in English-speaking countries.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (English) 70% -
British (English) 20% -
Canadian (English) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Ethan
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 7,852 boys in the US were named Ethan.
Growth of the name Ethan in the US (SSA Data):
Ethan Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.