Ethan is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #48 in 2024. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
Origin & Meaning
Hebrew — Strong, firm, enduring
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UK Rank 2024
#48
US Rank #19
About the Name Ethan
Ethan is holding steady in the rankings at #48. It reached its peak of #11 in 2011 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 29 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
The name carries Hebrew roots, where it means "Strong, firm, enduring". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Ethan is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #19, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Ethan
Unlikely. With around 1,086 UK babies named Ethan per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ethan in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Ethan has held a stable position around #48 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #11 in 2011 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Ethan has Hebrew origins and means "Strong, firm, enduring". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Ethan include: Ethan Strange — Ethan Strange is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as five-eighth or centre for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League.; Ethan Nwaneri — Ethan Chidiebere Nwaneri is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Ligue 1 club Marseille, on loan from Premier...; Ethan Mbappé — Ethan Mbappé Lottin is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Lille..
Yes — Ethan is very popular in the United States, ranked #19 in 2024. It's a transatlantic favourite used widely on both sides of the Atlantic.
1,086
UK babies named Ethan (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.6
In a school of 600
↓ 12 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Ethan
Likely around 1 other Ethan in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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