Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Ethian

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

Current Rank

#12,243

Peak Rank

#7,590 (2007)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2001

First Year

2017

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#7590

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ethian

The earliest SSA record of Ethian as a baby boy name dates back to 2001, when 9 babies received it. 2007 was its biggest year on record, with 10 newborns named Ethian — #7,590 in the national rankings. About 86% of every Ethian on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. Ethian last appeared in the published SSA data in 2017, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 35 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Ethian

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

Ethen
Ethene
Etienne
Arion
Ethane
Asean
Elion
Arien
Ozean
Scythian
Fithian
Etham

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ethian

What does the name Ethian mean?

Ethian is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ethian in 2026?

In 2026, Ethian ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ethian most popular?

Ethian reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #7,590 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Ethian a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ethian?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ethian include Juell, Rease, Arly. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ethian

Ethian is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 35 births in the dataset. Ethian's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #7,590. Use the chart and map above to compare Ethian'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.