Boy · #209 in 2026

Eithan

Name: Popularity of the name Eithan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Eithan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#209

Peak Rank

#209 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+463%

1989

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#209

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Eithan

American parents first put Eithan on the record books as a baby boy name in 1989, with 7 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 1,697 Eithans were born — ranking #209 that year. About 82% of every Eithan on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Eithan ranks #209 for baby boys with 1,697 births, rising sharply (+463% over the past five years). All told, over 8K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1980s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Eithan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Eithan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Eithan

What does the name Eithan mean?

Eithan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Eithan in 2026?

In 2026, Eithan ranks #209 among boys' names in the U.S., with 1,697 babies given the name that year.

When was Eithan most popular?

Eithan reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #209 that year with 1,697 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Eithan most popular?

Eithan has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Eithan.

Is Eithan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Eithan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Eithan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Eithan include Blaine, Eldon, Emery. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Eithan

Eithan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 8K births in the dataset. Eithan's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #209. Use the chart and map above to compare Eithan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.