Ethan
Boy name · 5,546 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ethan: 5,546 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 391 births in 2011.
Ethan comes from the Hebrew name Eitan, meaning “strong, enduring” or “firm”—a quality reflected in the biblical Ethan the Ezrahite, a wise man mentioned in the Psalms. The name carries a pioneering spirit through Ethan Allen, the American Revolutionary War hero who led the Green Mountain Boys, and actor Ethan Hawke brings it modern cultural resonance. Though not directly tied to a place, the name appears in several US towns such as Ethan, South Dakota, and has been consistently popular in Scotland since the 1990s, often ranking among the top choices for boys. Its variant, Eitan, remains common in modern Hebrew, while the Scottish form retains the classic spelling with timeless appeal.
Boy 37 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 2011391 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #5578 babies
- Total births
- 5,546since 1989
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 47%vs prior 5y