Holding steady.
Popularity of Eithen since 2001
Babies named Eithen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 98 |
| 2010s | 72 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Eithen is a modern respelling of the classic name Ethan, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'strong' or 'enduring.' It first entered U.S. birth records in 2001, reflecting a broader trend of phonetic and creative spellings. Its peak popularity came in 2008, after which its trajectory has remained stable. As of 2025, the name has not ranked among the top 1,000 names, indicating it is used fairly rarely. Though no state-level data is available, the name's spelling suggests an inventive, individualistic choice, fitting in with other vowel-heavy inventions like Aiden or Jayden.
Eithen is a modern respelling of Ethan, which derives from the Hebrew name Eitan, meaning 'strong, enduring' or 'long-lived.' The name entered English via the Old Testament figure Ethan the Ezrahite, traditionally considered a wise man. The spelling Eithen first appeared in the United States in 2001, reflecting a trend of extending vowels and adding -en to create distinctive variants.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eith, E
Sibling names for Eithen
Names that share Eithen's style, for a brother or sister.
