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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Lathan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Latham|Lathaniel
CelticBoy↑↑ Surging

Lathan

LAYTH-un · 2 syllables

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#2195
↑↑ Surging
#2195
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 22
Peak rank
#1701 in 2020
5yr change
+109 ranks
Birth frequency
1.8 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2195 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Lathan

Popularity score: 22  ·  SSA Rank: #2195

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+109 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticNatureOld Irish RootBoy2-syllableRisingGroundedEarthyModern-ClassicRare
Character
vibrant and distinctive
STRONG
High confidence

Lathan is a Celtic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2195 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +109 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2195 · very rare
Lathan at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish meaning 'little red one', associated with the rowan tree which bears bright red berries
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#1701 in 2020
5yr change:+109 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Similar Style
Rowan◈Finn◈Caspian◈Beckett◈Stellan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lathan
Rowan◈IvyHazel◈Wren◈Beckett◈Soren◈Keira
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Lathan illustration
Name Intelligence
Lathan · Overview
Summary

Lathan is a Celtic boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2195 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Lathan scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 109 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature character
Lathan carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Lathan is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
lathan.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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