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Ethan

♀ Girl

Pronounced EE-thun /ˈiː.θən/High

Meaning: From the Hebrew Ethan, 'strong; firm; enduring; long-lived' — a biblical name (Ethan the Ezrahite). Overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A biblical Hebrew name: Ethan means 'strong; firm; enduring' (said 'EE-thun'). A boy's classic — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Ethan, 'strong; firm; enduring; long-lived' — a biblical name (Ethan the Ezrahite). Overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#12303 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 755

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419832025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ethan comes from the Hebrew for 'strong; firm; enduring,' borne in the Bible by Ethan the Ezrahite. As a girl's name it is very rare; it is a boy's classic, which we note (said 'EE-thun').

For girls it appears only very rarely in the U.S., against heavy boys' use. Rare, biblical, and strong.

Did you know? Ethan is Hebrew for 'strong; firm; enduring,' a biblical name (Ethan the Ezrahite) and a longtime boys' favorite — used here for a girl, though it leans overwhelmingly to boys, which we note (said 'EE-thun').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Ethan — Hebrew 'strong; enduring'; biblical; boy's classic

Variations

EitanEtanEthen

Nicknames

EthieEttie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ethan mean?

Ethan is Hebrew for 'strong; firm; enduring; long-lived' — a biblical name.

How do you pronounce Ethan?

It's said EE-thun /ˈiː.θən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ethan a boy or girl name?

Ethan is overwhelmingly a boy's name; it's used here for a girl, which we note.

How popular is Ethan?

Ethan is very rare for girls and very common for boys in the U.S.

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