Eitan is a Hebrew given name, derived from the verb 'עיטה' (eita), meaning "to answer." It is often interpreted to mean "strong" or "enduring," reflecting its association with resilience and fortitude in Jewish tradition. The name Eitan appears several times in the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible), most notably as the father of King Manasseh of Judah, as recorded in 2 Chronicles 33:1-20. In modern usage, Eitan is a popular choice among Hebrew-speaking families and has also gained popularity internationally due to its strong and confident sound.
Here's an analysis of the given statistics for the name Eitan:
- The number of births started low (5-12) from 1975 to 1980.
- There was a significant increase in births starting from 1983, reaching a peak of 164 births in 2023.
- The highest number of births occurred after the year 2000, with notable peaks in 2006 (80), 2012 (98), and 2022 (143).
- There were two periods of consistent high birth numbers: one from around 1987 to 1995 (with an average of around 20 births per year) and another from around 2012 to present (with an average of over 90 births per year).
- In total, there have been 2393 recorded births with the name Eitan since 1975.