Aithan
2025 SSA
About Aithan
Aithan is a modern masculine name that likely emerged as a variant of Ethan or a fusion of names like Aidan and Ethan. With its soft beginning and strong ending consonant, Aithan has a contemporary appeal while maintaining connections to more traditional naming patterns. The name Ethan, from which Aithan likely derives, has Hebrew origins meaning 'strong,' 'firm,' or 'enduring.' Aithan benefits from the popularity of similar-sounding names while offering a distinctive spelling that sets it apart. Though relatively uncommon, the name has gained some traction in recent decades as parents seek unique variations of popular names while maintaining familiar pronunciation patterns.
Pronounced AY-than.
As of October 2026, Aithan ranked #3036 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | #3,773 | 29 | 16.6 |
| 2023 | #3,344 | 35 | 20.5 |
| 2024 | #4,309 | 24 | 13.9 |
| 2025 | #3,036 | 40 | 23.4 |