Ethan
Peaked at #2 nationally in 2009, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Ethan has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Ethan — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1564
in 2004
Current rank
#10498
in 2024
Years tracked
39
1983–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1983, Ethan reached its peak popularity for girls in 2004, ranking #1564 nationally with 126 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #6527 (2014) to #10498 (2024) — a 38% drop.
As of 2024, Ethan ranks #10498 nationally for girls, with 9 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #10,498 | 9 |
| 2023 | #12,537 | 7 |
| 2022 | #9,913 | 10 |
| 2021 | #8,637 | 12 |
| 2020 | #10,527 | 9 |
| 2019 | #8,269 | 13 |
| 2018 | #8,785 | 12 |
| 2017 | #10,970 | 9 |
Ethan — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2
in 2009
Current rank
#19
in 2024
Years tracked
125
1882–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1882, Ethan reached its peak popularity for boys in 2009, ranking #2 nationally with 19,855 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #6 (2014) to #19 (2024) — a 68% drop.
As of 2024, Ethan ranks #19 nationally for boys, with 8,170 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #19 | 8,170 |
| 2023 | #25 | 7,802 |
| 2022 | #21 | 8,308 |
| 2021 | #20 | 8,858 |
| 2020 | #13 | 9,551 |
| 2019 | #11 | 11,307 |
| 2018 | #12 | 11,930 |
| 2017 | #14 | 12,478 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ethan most popular?
Ethan was most popular in 2009, when it ranked #2 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ethan becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ethan?
At least 480,199 babies have been recorded with the name Ethan in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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