National Ethan Day is on May 23, and we couldn’t be happier. As implied by the holiday’s name, this celebration honours all Ethans around the globe. This celebration is open to people of all genders, religions, and nationalities. This name day joins other special occasions honouring names such as National Julie Day, National Reed Day, National Eli Day, and National Jase Day.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL ETHAN DAY
If you’ve ever read the Hebrew ‘Old Testament,’ you’ve probably encountered the name Ethan. Many historians believe that this is the earliest known written record of an Ethan. There are several Ethans referenced in the Bible, with Ethan the Ezrahite, who was renowned for his wisdom, being the most prominent.
The name is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the name ‘Eitan’, which means’strong,”solid,’ ‘firm,’ and’safe.’
Its utilisation has evolved throughout the years in various countries. In 1901, Ethan was one of the top one thousand most prevalent baby names in the United States. According to Social Security Administration records, it was subsequently removed from the list for unknown reasons. Ethan enjoyed relative anonymity for over 50 years, reentering the list in 1952 at position 996. The world then began to recognise the power of this appellation. Films and popular culture have depicted us with extraordinary characters who possessed this name on screen. There were protagonists named Ethan in literature. Even a prominent U.S. furniture chain adopted this appellation for its brand.
Since then, this name has consistently climbed the charts globally, particularly in the United States. Ethan ranked fourth on Australia’s 2013 list of the most popular baby male names. According to S.S.A. statistics, it is one of the top 20 baby names in the United States and has been for the past two decades. A truly prevalent name!
5 COOL FACTS ABOUT THE NAME ETHAN YOU DIDN’T KNOW
- Even though it is spelt ‘Aithan’ in Greek and ‘Izan’ in Spanish, Ethan is still Ethan.
- It appears eight times throughout the Bible.
- Some individuals believe that Ethan the Ezrahite wrote Psalms 89.
- Tom Cruise’s portrayal of Ethan Hunt in this popular film series helped propel the name to the top; fictional characters in popular television programmes such as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Lost,” and “Lizzie McGuire” also contributed to the name’s ascent.
- It is a common surname, particularly in Israel, with the spellings ‘Eytan’ and ‘Eitan.’
NATIONAL ETHAN DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | May 23 | Tuesday |
| 2024 | May 23 | Thursday |
| 2025 | May 23 | Friday |
| 2026 | May 23 | Saturday |
| 2027 | May 23 | Sunday |
