Ethan
Pronunciation: [ EETH-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ethan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 748 babies have been named Ethan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ethan is past its peak , currently ranked #12,908 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,908
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Ethan
Ethan is a girl name .
Is Ethan a boy or girl name? Ethan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,908 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19. Ethan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ethan is currently ranked #12,908 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ethan include Eth, Ety, Etie, and Ethkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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