Boy · #10,798 in 2026

Ethin

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

Current Rank

#10,798

Peak Rank

#3,226 (2006)

Total Babies

300

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1998

First Year

2019

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#3226

Peak Rank

300

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ethin

Ethin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1998, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 33 Ethins were born — ranking #3,226 that year. As of 2026, Ethin ranks #10,798 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 300 Ethins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Ethin

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

Ethen
Ethane
Ethene
Ethyne
Othin
Etham
Ithunn
Ethan
Athen
Athan
Effin
Athon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ethin

What does the name Ethin mean?

Ethin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ethin in 2026?

In 2026, Ethin ranks #10,798 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Ethin most popular?

Ethin reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #3,226 that year with 33 babies given the name.

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

Ethin has historically been most popular in Ohio, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ethin.

Is Ethin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ethin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ethin include Strider, Ihsan, Eathen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ethin

Ethin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 300 births in the dataset. Ethin's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #3,226. Use the chart and map above to compare Ethin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

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.