Name meaning & stats
Ethan
Ethan means “firmness, strong, or long-lived” (Hebrew origin). 487,424 US babies since 1940, peak 2004. Notable Ethans are 2.1× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“firmness, strong, or long-lived”
HebrewDebated
In US birth records
Peak year: 2004
487,424 US babies were named Ethan between 1940 and 2025.
Where Ethans end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 2.1× | High · 37 people |
| Actor | 1.5× | Medium · 22 people |
| Basketball player | 1.4× | Medium · 19 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | Medium · 13 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Ethans show up 2.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Spelling family
Ethan is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2004)