Ethan Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Ethan

Ethan is derived from the Hebrew name ‘Eitan.’ Primarily given to boys, the name means ‘firm, lasting, and strong.’ It was mentioned eight times in the Hebrew Bible, contributing to its widespread popularity in subsequent years. The wise man Ethan the Ezrahite, thought to have written Psalm 89, is one of a few people to bear this name in the Old Testament. This ancient name consequently made its way to America, where it was made popular by the revolutionary patriot and war hero Ethen Allen after he took the reins of the “Green Mountain Boys.”

It ranked as the fourth most popular boys’ name in Australia in 2013. Ethan was the 10th most popular name for boys In the US in 2016. Interestingly,97% of all American boys named Ethan, according to US data, were born after 1989.

It was ranked among the top 1,000 names in 1901 but dropped off until 1952. Ethan’s popularity among American boys’ names climbed to number 10 in 2016. The name has remained in the top 20 for the past 20 years and the top 100 most well-known American names for more than 30 years.

Data from the Social Security Administration, 2018, show that since 2001, Ethan has stayed among the top 20 names. It was the second most popular boys’ name in 2009 and 2010. It was the 13th most common boys’ name in 2020.

The title character of Edith Wharton’s book, Ethan Frome, and Ethan Nakamura from Percy Jackson & the Olympians are two fictional characters with the name Ethan. Ethan Hunt is a character from ‘Mission Impossible’ movie. Other characters include Ethan Chandler from Penny Dreadful and Ethan Wright from the TV series “The Office.” Other variants of this name are Aithan, Eitan, Etan, Ethen, Ethyn, Eton, Eytan, Izan.

Ethan

Meaning Strong

Gender Boy

Religion Christianity

Origin Hebrew

Lucky Number 3

Syllables Two

Length 1 word, 5 letters, 2 vowels, 3 consonants

Type Short and easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Ethan?

Pronounced as ee-thun

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Listen to the sound of the name Ethan in English.

Famous People With The Name Ethan

Ethan FinlayAmerican professional soccer player
Ethan HawkeAmerican actor
Ethan CutkoskyAmerican actor known for his role in the television series “Shameless.”
Ethan WattsAmerican volleyball player
Ethan Allen BrownPolitician
Ethan WayneAmerican actor
Ethan BerkowitzAmerican attorney, politician
Ethan BeaversAmerican comic book artist
Ethan A. GoldrichAmerican diplomat
Ethan IversonAmerican pianist and composer

Ethan On The Popularity Chart

The Social Security Administration, which since 1997 has compiled a list of the most popular names parents choose for their children born the previous year, has determined the following statistics for the baby name Ethan.

Popularity Over Time

Since 1994, the popularity of the name Ethan has steadily increased, reaching a peak in 2008 when more than 20,000 people had the name. Its popularity is graphically depicted as follows:

Source: Social Security Administration

Rank Over Time

Source: Social Security Administration

Ethan On MomJunction Popularity Chart

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Names With Similar Sound As Ethan

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Popular Sibling Names For Ethan

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Boy Sibling Names For Ethan

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Other Popular Names Beginning With E

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Names With Same Meaning As Ethan

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Popular Songs On The Name Ethan

Song	Artist
Ethan	Lil Pika
Ethan	E.
Ethan	Loft and Lillow

Ethan’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name ethan. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Mesha (Aries)
Starting letters for Mesha (Aries) rashi	A, L, E, I, O
Representation	Ram
Element	Fire
Ruling body	Mars
Quality	Movable (chara)

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Mesha (Aries) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Ashwini (Awasthi, Aswini)	Aries (0 to 13.20 degrees)	Ketu	Chu, Che, Cho, Choo, La, Laa
Bharani	Aries (13. 20 to 26.40 degrees)	Venus	Lee, Lu, Le, Lo, Li
Krittika (Karthikai, Krithika)	Aries (26.40 to 30.00 degrees)	Sun	Aa, Ae, E, Ee, Ai, A, I, Oo, U

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Ethan In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Ethan in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Ethan, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Ethan	English	en
伊森	Chinese	zh-CN
एतान	Hindi	hi
Ethan	Spanish	es
Ethan	French	fr
إيثان	Arabic	ar
ইথান	Bengali	bn
Ethan	Portuguese	pt
Итан	Russian	ru
ایتھن	Urdu	ur
Ethan	Indonesian	id
Ethan	German	de
イーサン	Japanese	ja
एतान	Marathi	mr
ఏతాన్	Telugu	te
Ethan	Turkish	tr
ஈதன்	Tamil	ta
Ethan	Vietnamese	vi
Ethan	Tagalog	tl
에단	Korean	ko
Ethan	Hausa	ha
Ethan	Swahili	sw
Ethan	Javanese	jv
Ethan	Italian	it
ਈਥਨ	Punjabi	pa
ઇથાન	Gujarati	gu
อีธาน	Thai	th
ಈಥನ್	Kannada	kn
ኢታን	Amharic	am
एतान	Bhojpuri	bho
Ethan	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Ethan In Sign Languages

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In Braille Alphabet

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In Morse Code

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Name Numerology For Ethan

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Ethan, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Ethan

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Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Ethan

Discover the presence of Ethan in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green	A Mais Fabulosa Vida Social de Ethan Green, Ethan Green, Provaci ancora Ethan, Личная жизнь Этана Грина	2005
Ethan Mao	Ethan Mao - O Anjo Volta Ao Inferno, L'enfer d'Ethan, イーサン・マオ	2004
Ethan Frome	Ethan Frome - La storia di un amore proibito, Ethan Frome, avagy egy szerelem csapdája, Ethan Frome, um Amor para Sempre, Itanas Fromas, Ήθαν Φρομ, Итэн Фроум, 哀愁のメモワール	1993
Ethan		1964

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does the name Ethan mean spiritually?

Since Ethan means enduring and strong, it can be associated with characteristics like stability, determination, and strength. It comes from Hebrew roots and so has powerful spiritual connections.

2. What is the female version of Ethan?

Ethan is a masculine name and has no feminine versions. However, a few closest female variations of Ethan can be Ethana or Ethena. Emma, Etta, and Eva can also be related choices.

3. What are the short forms of Ethan?

Ethan is already a short name. If you are looking for shorter forms, you can go with Ian, Tan, Han, or Eeth.

4. Is Ethan a Hispanic name?

No, Ethan has roots in Hebrew. Having said that, people of Hispanic descent can choose the name if they like the meaning and ring of Ethan.

5. Does Ethan mean intelligent?

Ethan does not mean intelligent but in the Old Testament, Ethan was the name of a wise man. So some people associate the name with attributes like intelligence and wisdom.

6. How famous is the name Ethan?

According to the US Social Security Administration data, Ethan first appeared among the top 1000 baby names in the US in 1901. The name gained immense popularity in the following years and has consistently ranked among the top 30 baby names in the US from 2001 to date (1). These statistics indicate that Ethan is a popular baby boy name choice among parents in the US.

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