UK boy's name
Eitan
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "strength" or "firm".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eitan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Eitan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 9 births.
This profile covers 125 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1999 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 124 living people in the UK are called Eitan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eitan ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 9 boys were registered as Eitan.
- • About 124 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eitan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
9 births
Estimated living
124
2026
Meaning
What does Eitan mean?
The name Eitan is Hebrew in origin, derived from the biblical name Ethan. It is a masculine name that has been in use for centuries, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to ancient Israelite texts.
In the Hebrew Bible, Ethan is mentioned as a wise man and one of the prominent scholars during the reign of King Solomon. The name is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word "etan," which means "strong" or "enduring." This connection to strength and endurance has contributed to the name's appeal and longevity.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Eitan was Eitan ben Moshe, a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE. He was born in Babylon (present-day Iraq) and made significant contributions to the study of the Talmud and Jewish law.
Another notable individual with the name Eitan was Eitan Belkind, a Lithuanian-born Israeli military leader and politician. He was born in 1869 and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Jewish self-defense organization, the Haganah, during the British Mandate of Palestine.
In more recent history, Eitan Livni was an Israeli politician and former member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament). He served as a member of the Labor Party and held several ministerial positions during his political career, which spanned from the 1970s to the early 2000s.
Eitan Naeh is a contemporary Israeli actor and director who has gained recognition for his work in both theater and film. Born in 1958, he has received numerous awards and accolades for his performances in productions such as "Avanti Popolo" and "The Dybbuk."
Eitan Hersh, born in 1983, is an American political scientist and author. He is currently an associate professor at Tufts University and has written extensively on political behavior, public opinion, and civic engagement.
The name Eitan has maintained its popularity over the centuries, appearing in various historical contexts and cultures. Its enduring presence is a testament to its strong connection to the Hebrew language and the rich cultural heritage associated with it.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eitan over time
The chart below shows babies named Eitan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eitan, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eitan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eitan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4387 | 15 | 4 |
| 2010s | #2769 | 69 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3212 | 37 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2425 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Eitan
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Eitan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eitan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Eitan was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Eitan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 9 babies registered as Eitan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eitan?
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "strength" or "firm".
How many people are called Eitan in the UK?
A total of 125 babies have been registered as Eitan across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.