Eithan
Eithan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Firm, strong, enduring, or long-lived.
Origin and history
Eithan is a modern variant spelling of the classic biblical Hebrew name Ethan. It shares the same roots meaning firm, enduring, or strong. In recent years, it has gained substantial popularity in the United States as an alternative phonetic spelling.
Popularity in the United States
8,754 babies in the United States have been named Eithan since 1880. It ranks #1290 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #281.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.6 %)
- CA (13.6 %)
- NY (8.3 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
- NJ (4.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 56 |
| 2000-2010 | 345 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,091 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,255 |
Fun facts
- Eithan is an alternative spelling of Ethan, offering a distinctive visual look while retaining the traditional pronunciation.
- The majority of published U.S. birth records for Eithan have occurred since 2020.