Eythan
A masculine variant of the Hebrew name Ethan, meaning "firm" or "enduring".
Name Census estimates that about 868 living Americans carry the first name Eythan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eythan today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eythan births was 2024 (155 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eythan. 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
868
~ 1 in 394,878 Americans
Peak year
2024
155 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,267
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Eythan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eythan from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 340 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eythan 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 Eythan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eythans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Eythan, while Wisconsin, Tennessee, South Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eythan
The name Eythan originates from the Hebrew language and culture, with its roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "ethan," which means "strong" or "enduring." The name has been in use for centuries, with various spellings such as Ethan, Etan, and Eitan.
In biblical texts, the name Eythan is mentioned as one of the wise men during the reign of King Solomon. According to 1 Kings 4:31, "He was wiser than all men, wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol." This reference suggests that the name was associated with wisdom and knowledge in ancient Israelite culture.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Eythan was Eythan the Ezrahite, a renowned wise man and musician who lived during the time of King David, around 1000 BCE. He is mentioned in several books of the Old Testament, including 1 Chronicles 15:19 and Psalm 89.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Eythan. In the 4th century CE, Eythan the Illustrious was a Christian monk and scholar who lived in Mesopotamia. His writings and teachings influenced the development of early Christian thought and theology.
During the Renaissance period, Eythan Calvi (1443-1508) was an Italian Jewish philosopher and scholar. He is best known for his contributions to the study of Jewish mysticism and his commentaries on the Zohar, a foundational work of Kabbalah.
In the 19th century, Eythan Allen Hitchcock (1835-1909) was an American military officer who served as a general during the American Civil War. He is renowned for his role in the Western Theater campaigns and his contributions to military strategy and tactics.
Eythan Frome (1892-1975) was a notable American writer and playwright. His novel "Ethan Frome," published in 1911, is considered a classic of American literature and explores themes of isolation, duty, and the human condition in a small New England town.
The name Eythan has been carried by various individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in fields such as literature, philosophy, religion, and military service. Its strong and enduring roots in Hebrew culture have contributed to its longevity and continued use across generations.
People
Eythan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eythan 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
Eythan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eythan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 868 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eythan 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 394,878 US residents.
Is Eythan a common name?
We classify Eythan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 877 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eythan most popular?
The single biggest year for Eythan was 2024, when 155 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eythan is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eythan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eythan 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.