Ethan is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #6830 in 1998 with 14 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 126 births ranking #1564. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 100.0%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 126,206 girls born was named Ethan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Ethan is a Hebrew classic meaning "firm", "enduring", or "strong". Its clear sound and positive meaning have made it one of the most dependable modern favourites.
The name appears in the Hebrew Bible and later became especially popular in English-speaking countries in the late twentieth century. Its success comes from balancing biblical depth with clean modern style.