Eathan
Eathan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Firm, strong, enduring, or long-lived.
Origin and history
Eathan is a spelling variant of the classic Hebrew name Ethan, which means firm or enduring. While much less common than its traditional spelling, it offers a slight visual twist while maintaining the same familiar pronunciation. In the United States, it remains a rare alternative given to a small number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,214 babies in the United States have been named Eathan since 1880. It ranks #3484 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28 %)
- TX (24.5 %)
- MI (9 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 18 |
| 1990-2000 | 238 |
| 2000-2010 | 619 |
| 2010-2019 | 286 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Fun facts
- Eathan is a phonetic variation of Ethan, a name that reached the top 10 names for boys in the United States during the early 2000s.
- The root name Ethan appears in the Hebrew Bible, most notably associated with Ethan the Ezrahite, a man famed for his wisdom.