Ethan name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Ethan
Story and style
Ethan is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Ethan is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank3rd in 2011
Listed years18/18 years
TrendFalling
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar
Length5 letters
More about Ethan
Background notes
What style of name is Ethan?
Ethan feels familiar.
Ethan ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Ethan has been a steady favourite in Australia. It ranked 49th in 2025, and appeared in the top 100 every year from 2008 to 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 49th |
| 2024 | 25th |
| 2023 | 39th |
| 2022 | 35th |
| 2021 | 31st |
| 2020 | 35th |
| 2019 | 19th |
| 2018 | 22nd |
| 2017 | 21st |
| 2016 | 16th |
| 2015 | 10th |
| 2014 | 11th |
| 2013 | 5th |
| 2012 | 6th |
| 2011 | 3rd |
| 2010 | 8th |
| 2009 | 11th |
| 2008 | 7th |