Ethanjames
A combination of the masculine Hebrew name Ethan meaning "strong" and the English name James meaning "supplanter".
Name Census estimates that about 173 living Americans carry the first name Ethanjames. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ethanjames today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ethanjames births was 2008 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ethanjames. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
173
~ 1 in 1,981,239 Americans
Peak year
2008
12 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2023 SSA rank
#12,795
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Ethanjames: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ethanjames from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 77 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ethanjames by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ethanjames during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ethanjames' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ethanjames
Ethanjames is a unique and relatively modern name, combining the popular given names Ethan and James. The name Ethan has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the Hebrew word "אֵיתָן" (Etan), meaning "strong" or "enduring." It is believed to have originated as a biblical name, associated with the wise and long-lived sage Ethan, mentioned in 1 Kings 4:31.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ethan can be traced back to the Old Testament, where it appears in reference to Ethan the Ezrahite, one of the wisest men of King Solomon's court. Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Ethan, including Ethan Allen (1738-1789), an American Revolutionary War patriot and leader of the Green Mountain Boys.
On the other hand, the name James has its origins in the Hebrew name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." It gained popularity through its association with two of Jesus Christ's apostles in the New Testament – James, the son of Zebedee, and James, the son of Alphaeus. The name has been widely used across various cultures and has had many notable bearers throughout history, such as James I of England (1566-1625), the first monarch to rule over the unified Kingdom of England and Scotland.
The combination of Ethan and James into the name Ethanjames is a relatively modern practice, likely arising as a creative way to honor two beloved names or family members. While there may not be extensive historical records or famous individuals specifically bearing the name Ethanjames, its component names have rich histories and have been borne by many influential figures over the centuries.
Some notable individuals who have carried either Ethan or James as their first name include Ethan Frome, the protagonist of the novel by Edith Wharton (published in 1911), and James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851), the renowned American novelist who wrote classics such as "The Last of the Mohicans." Additionally, Ethan Hawke (born 1970) is a celebrated American actor and director, while James Earl Jones (born 1931) is an iconic voice actor known for his portrayal of Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise.
People
Ethanjames + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ethanjames as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ethanjames: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ethanjames?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 173 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ethanjames going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,981,239 US residents.
Is Ethanjames a common name?
We classify Ethanjames as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 175 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ethanjames most popular?
The single biggest year for Ethanjames was 2008, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ethanjames is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ethanjames a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ethanjames in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.