Eythan
Eythan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Firm, strong, long-lived, or enduring.
Origin and history
Eythan is a modern spelling variant of the classic Biblical Hebrew name Ethan. It comes from the Hebrew name Eitan, which means firm, strong, or enduring. While Ethan is extremely popular, the Eythan spelling is a less common contemporary choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,054 babies in the United States have been named Eythan since 1880. It ranks #3631 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1421.
States where it is most popular
- TX (28.5 %)
- CA (18.4 %)
- FL (17.8 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- NC (4.8 %)
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 | 78 |
| 2000-2010 | 161 |
| 2010-2019 | 291 |
| 2020-2029 | 517 |
Fun facts
- Eythan is an alternative phonetic spelling of Ethan, designed to offer a unique visual style while keeping the traditional pronunciation.
- While Ethan has consistently ranked in the top 10 boys' names in the U.S., Eythan remains a rare choice given to fewer than 100 boys per year in recent times.