Ethaniel
Every Ethaniel since 1982 — 1,006 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ethaniel
Ethaniel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,228 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 1,006 American babies have been named Ethaniel. Its peak came in 2009, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Ethaniel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ethaniel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,228 |
| 2024 | 23 | #4,474 |
| 2023 | 20 | #4,939 |
| 2022 | 26 | #4,124 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,825 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,594 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,830 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,558 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,913 |
| 2016 | 44 | #2,738 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3,101 |
| 2014 | 49 | #2,521 |
| 2013 | 53 | #2,374 |
| 2012 | 49 | #2,529 |
| 2011 | 51 | #2,450 |
| 2010 | 52 | #2,416 |
| 2009 | 61 | #2,191 |
| 2008 | 58 | #2,276 |
| 2007 | 37 | #3,106 |
| 2006 | 46 | #2,599 |
| 2005 | 47 | #2,445 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2,906 |
| 2003 | 42 | #2,487 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,210 |
| 2001 | 28 | #3,169 |
| 2000 | 21 | #3,817 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,294 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ethaniel in 2025?
Ethaniel ranked #6,228 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ethaniel?
1,006 babies have been named Ethaniel in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ethaniel most popular?
Ethaniel peaked in 2009, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Ethaniel a boy or girl name?
Ethaniel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ethaniel rising or falling?
Ethaniel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.