Ethan is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'strong' or 'firm'. It was originally a biblical name, appearing as Ethan, the son of Zophar in the Book of Job. The name gained popularity in the United States during the 1990s and has since remained quite prevalent. Ethnically, Ethan is considered an American name but is also used in other English-speaking countries.
"The name Ethan experienced a notable spike in popularity between 1990 and 2002, with the highest number of births recorded in 2002 (21). However, it has since seen fluctuations, with 5 births each recorded in 2010 and 2012. Overall, there have been 142 births named Ethan between 1989 and 2012."