Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ethan.
National Rank (2025)
#24
All-Time Peak Rank
#2 (2009)
Total U.S. Births
487,389
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Ethan Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Ethan
According to SSA data, Ethan achieved its highest historical rank of #2 in 2009. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2004 with 22,210 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 48.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 115 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ethan scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-48.0% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record22,210Births in 2004
Years in Top 100
37yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
115Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:30
1890s:31
1900s:17
1910s:184
1920s:233
1930s:225
1940s:254
1950s:553
1960s:1,601
1970s:5,301
1980s:10,490
1990s:66,930
2000s:201,835
2010s:149,111
2020s:50,594
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEt-han
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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