Everything about the name ETHANAEL

Meaning, origin, history

Ethaniel is a unique and uncommon male given name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Ethan, which means "strong" or "firm," combined with the Hebrew name El, which refers to God. Thus, Ethanael can be interpreted as meaning "strength of God." The name Ethan has been popular in various forms throughout history, appearing in the Old Testament of the Bible as one of the sons of Caleb. However, Ethanael is not a well-known variant and remains relatively uncommon even today. Those who choose this name for their child may appreciate its distinctive sound and meaningful origin, while also giving them an unusual yet elegant moniker that sets them apart from others with more common names.

See also

Jewish

Popularity of the name ETHANAEL since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

Based on the statistics provided, the name Ethanael has seen a varying degree of popularity over time in the United States. Between 2003 and 2016, there were a total of 96 babies named Ethanael born across the country.

The years with the highest number of Ethanael births were 2004 and 2006, with 15 and 17 babies respectively. This suggests that these two years might have been particularly popular for this name during that time period.

However, there was a significant decrease in the popularity of the name Ethanael starting from 2008 until 2014, with only six or fewer births each year. It seems that the name's popularity peaked around 2006 and then declined afterward.

It is interesting to note that after several years of low birth counts for Ethanael, there was a slight increase in its usage again starting from 2015 onwards, with seven babies named Ethanael born each year. This could indicate a potential renewed interest or trend towards this unique name.

Overall, while Ethanael may not be one of the most commonly used names, it has still been chosen for nearly a hundred babies in the United States over these 14 years. Each child with this name carries a distinct identity and contributes to the diversity of experiences and backgrounds that make up our society.