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Eithan

Boy name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Eithan: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2008.

With Hebrew roots, Eithan is a variant of Ethan, meaning "strong," "enduring," or "long-lived." This spelling adds a distinctive twist to a timeless classic. Famous bearers include the biblical Ethan the Ezrahite, a wise figure linked to Psalm 89, and American Revolutionary War hero Ethan Allen, leader of the Green Mountain Boys. While no major place derives directly from the name Eithan, the related Ethan appears in several US town names. In Scotland, Eithan has gained modest modern appeal as an alternative to the more common Ethan, offering a fresh but familiar sound for parents seeking a name with ancient strength and contemporary style.

Boy 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20083 babies
Latest (2014)
#6803 babies
Total births
6since 2008
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2008 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).