Ethen
Ethen is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Firm, strong, enduring, or long-lived.
Origin and history
Ethen is a modern spelling variant of the biblical Hebrew name Ethan. It shares the traditional root meaning firm, strong, or long-lived. While less common than the standard spelling, it maintains steady usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,858 babies in the United States have been named Ethen since 1880. It ranks #2051 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1773.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.4 %)
- TX (17.9 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 38 |
| 1980-1990 | 60 |
| 1990-2000 | 563 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,877 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,149 |
| 2020-2029 | 154 |
Fun facts
- Ethen developed as a phonetic spelling variant of the widely popular name Ethan.
- It has maintained consistent, niche usage in the United States alongside the broader popularity of Ethan.