boy's name
Gaethan
gah-ay-TAHN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 110
Gaethan is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2004, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1982.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Gaethan Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 25 |
How Popular Is Gaethan?
In 2010, Gaethan was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Gaethan Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Gaëthan | Gaëthan is a rare spelling of Gaethan, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 15 times, mostly in France. | 15 |
| Gaéthan | Gaéthan is a rare spelling of Gaethan, written with an acute accent and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Gaethan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gaethan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gaethan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gaethan
- French gah-ay-TAHN
Sibling Names for Gaethan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gaethan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gaethan
Is Gaethan a girl's or a boy's name?
Gaethan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gaethan?
Gaethan has 3 syllables.
When was Gaethan most popular?
Gaethan peaked in 2004, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.