Rising since 1996, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Eytan since 1980
Babies named Eytan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 102 |
| 2010s | 138 |
| 2020s | 100 |
Meaning & origin
Eytan is a Hebrew-origin name from the root ayin-tav-nun, meaning 'strong, enduring' or 'permanent.' In the Hebrew Bible, Eitan (or Ethan) is a wise man mentioned in the Books of Kings and Psalms, often associated with wisdom and strength. The spelling Eytan represents a modern transliteration, gaining usage in English-speaking Jewish communities. According to Social Security data, Eytan first entered the U.S. charts in 1980 and reached a peak rank of 5208 in 2023; its latest recorded rank for 2025 is also 5208, with 1 in 94,893 boys receiving the name. The name has been steadily rising since 1996, reflecting a broader trend of traditional Hebrew names gaining favor in Jewish families. While top state data is unavailable, Eytan's trajectory suggests growing but modest use.
Eytan is a Hebrew name derived from the root ayin-tav-nun, meaning 'strong, enduring' or 'permanent.' In the Hebrew Bible, Eitan (or Ethan) is a wise man mentioned in the Books of Kings and Psalms, often associated with wisdom and strength. The spelling Eytan represents a modern transliteration, gaining usage in English-speaking Jewish communities.
“Eytan” around the world
Where Eytan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eyt
Sibling names for Eytan
Names that share Eytan's style, for a brother or sister.
