Ethan

About Ethan

Ethan has a solid, dependable sound that feels both classic and approachable. It's got a strong but gentle rhythm—easy to call across a playground, easy to imagine on a resume. There's something timeless about it that's kept it beloved for decades.

The name carries a friendly, grounded personality. It feels like someone who's reliable and genuine, without being stuffy. Ethan works beautifully across ages, from a curious toddler to a confident adult. Common nicknames like Eth or E give it a casual, modern edge.

It's a name that's been chosen by millions of parents, which speaks to its universal appeal—it's warm without being trendy, familiar without feeling overdone.

According to SSA data, Ethan has been given to 474,130 babies since 1975. Its most popular year was 2004 with 22,210 births.