Eitan
A male given name from Hebrew.
Every Eitan since 1975 — 2,844 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Eitan
Eitan is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #921 in 2025 with 256 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 2,844 American babies have been named Eitan. Its peak came in 2025, when 256 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Eitan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Eitan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 256 | #921 |
| 2024 | 192 | #1,116 |
| 2023 | 165 | #1,207 |
| 2022 | 143 | #1,316 |
| 2021 | 109 | #1,585 |
| 2020 | 76 | #1,926 |
| 2019 | 110 | #1,535 |
| 2018 | 88 | #1,750 |
| 2017 | 96 | #1,653 |
| 2016 | 104 | #1,579 |
| 2015 | 93 | #1,681 |
| 2014 | 95 | #1,633 |
| 2013 | 75 | #1,883 |
| 2012 | 98 | #1,599 |
| 2011 | 76 | #1,853 |
| 2010 | 68 | #2,021 |
| 2009 | 72 | #1,961 |
| 2008 | 72 | #1,970 |
| 2007 | 73 | #1,929 |
| 2006 | 80 | #1,744 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2,214 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,141 |
| 2003 | 52 | #2,134 |
| 2002 | 38 | #2,568 |
| 2001 | 40 | #2,443 |
| 2000 | 40 | #2,395 |
| 1995 | 26 | #2,789 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,721 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,258 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,623 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,717 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eitan mean?
A male given name from Hebrew.
How popular is the name Eitan in 2025?
Eitan ranked #921 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 256 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Eitan?
2,844 babies have been named Eitan in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Eitan most popular?
Eitan peaked in 2025, when 256 newborns received the name.
Is Eitan a boy or girl name?
Eitan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Eitan rising or falling?
Eitan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.