Holding steady.
Popularity of Ethon since 1989
Babies named Ethon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 134 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ethon is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1989. It has never ranked in the top 1000, with its peak usage occurring in 2006, when it was given to the most children in a single year. Since then, its trajectory has remained stable, consistently recorded with very few births annually. While no single state has recorded notable use, the name's scarcity makes it a distinctive choice. Its etymology is uncertain; it may be a creative respelling of Ethan or an obscure mythological reference, but no definitive origin has been established.
Ethon first appeared in U.S. records in 1989, likely a modern creation blending sounds from names like Ethan and Seth, or from Greek mythology (Ethon as a variant of Aethon, one of the horses of Helios), though the connection is speculative. Its usage has remained very rare, peaking in 2006 with fewer than five births, and has stayed stable since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eth
Sibling names for Ethon
Names that share Ethon's style, for a brother or sister.
