How Many People Are Named Ethen?
Complete statistics for the name Ethen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ethen, a very rare male name, is held by just 3,766 people in the US today, making up 1 in 87,628 Americans. With its peak popularity in 2009, it's now declining but remains a genuinely modern name, with 89% of those named Ethen being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 3,841 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ethen Through the Generations
Ethen emerged as a distinctively modern name, peaking in popularity in 2009 with 233 births. Since then, its usage has been on a steady decline, reflecting a trend seen among many newer-generation names. The average age of people named Ethen is 20, indicating a strong concentration among younger individuals, with 3,427 under 30 years old, 397 aged between 30 and 60, and only 17 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ethen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ethen
How Many People Have the Name Ethen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 249 people in the United States currently share the name Ethen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,331,122 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ethen a Common or Rare Name?
Ethen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ethen Mean?
Ethen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ethen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Ethen Most Popular?
The name Ethen reached peak popularity in 2009, with 233 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ethen?
Approximately 249 people named Ethen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 249. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,331,122 Americans.
Is Ethen a rare name?
Ethen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,331,122 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ethen mean?
Ethen means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ethen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ethen are male and 0% are female.
When was Ethen most popular?
Ethen peaked in 2009 with 233 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.