Which is more popular, Ethan or Noah?

Across the 18 years both are ranked, Noah placed higher in 14 of them.

Have Ethan and Noah ever traded places?

Yes, 3 times: 2011, 2012, 2013.

Which one ranks higher now?

In 2025, the most recent year both are ranked, Noah is ahead.

What are their best ranks?

Ethan peaked at #3 in 2008; Noah peaked at #2 in 2015.

Where does this comparison come from?

National rankings from US Social Security Administration baby name data. Years where a name falls outside the published ranking are left out of the comparison.

Ethan vs Noah: Name Popularity Compared

Ethan and Noah have both reached the top 5 at some point, and they appear in the same ranking in 18 years.

Noah ranked higher in 14 of those years, Ethan in 4.

The lead changed hands 3 times, in 2011, 2012, 2013.

The most recent switch was in 2013, when Noah moved ahead of Ethan.

The gap was widest in 2023, when Noah sat 34 places ahead.

In the most recent year where both are ranked (2025), Noah sits ahead of Ethan.

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Ethan: 3 · 2008 · 18; Years ahead: 4
Noah: 2 · 2015 · 18; Years ahead: 14

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more popular, Ethan or Noah?: Across the 18 years both are ranked, Noah placed higher in 14 of them.
Have Ethan and Noah ever traded places?: Yes, 3 times: 2011, 2012, 2013.
Which one ranks higher now?: In 2025, the most recent year both are ranked, Noah is ahead.
What are their best ranks?: Ethan peaked at #3 in 2008; Noah peaked at #2 in 2015.
Where does this comparison come from?: National rankings from US Social Security Administration baby name data. Years where a name falls outside the published ranking are left out of the comparison.

U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)