Next up on the list, at number seven, is Ethan. The name holds the same place in the rankings as it did last year. Ethan is a Hebrew name which means "strong," "safe," or "firm." Like many of the names on this list, Ethan is a Biblical name. In the Bible, Ethan is known as a wise man — a legacy that any parent would want for their child. There are famous examples of the name in history, such as Ethan Allen, a pivotal figure in the American Revolution.
While the name has been around for a long time, it took centuries for it to truly become popular. The name didn't really start to catch on until the end of the 20th century, starting to noticeably grow in popularity in the 1990s. Now that it has finally become a mainstream name, though, it looks like Ethan is here to stay.
