Eithan
Meaningfirm, enduring · Hebrew form of Ethan
- US rank
- #97
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #97 in 2025
3,636 babies were named Eithan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 772 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1989–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Eithan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 470 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Eithan, 3,636 babies in all. In a school of 500 kids, there'd probably be one other Eithan.
- HistoryEithan first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
- Best yearEithan is at its all-time high right now: #97 in 2025.
- Then vs nowEithan is 190× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 89,286 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 470.
- TrendEithan has climbed 772 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #97. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedEithan is most popular in Tennessee, where it ranks #49, followed by New Jersey (#54) and Maryland (#56). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningEithan is a Hebrew form of Ethan, which means “firm, enduring”.
About the name Eithan
Eithan is a boy name meaning “firm, enduring”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-han”. US birth records list Eithan for boys from 1989 to 2025, in 34 of those 37 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #97 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #97, with 3,636 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.5 | 285,714 boys |
| 1990s | 2.9 | 343,643 boys |
| 2000s | 17 | 57,971 boys |
| 2010s | 59 | 17,007 boys |
| 2020s | 704 | 1,420 boys |
Questions about the name Eithan
What does the name Eithan mean?
Eithan means “firm, enduring” in Hebrew, as a form of Ethan.
Is Eithan a boy or girl name?
Eithan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Eithan?
Eithan ranked #97 for US boys in 2025, given to 3,636 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#97).