Etan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Etan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 307 babies have been named Etan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Etan is past its peak , currently ranked #29,819 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,819
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old French/Norman origin
"from Massy (a place in Normandy)"
#29,839 in US
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About the Name Etan
Etan is a boy name .
Etan is currently ranked #29,819 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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