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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Nathan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Nathalya|Nathanael
HebrewBoy→ Stable

Nathan

NAY-thun · 2 syllables

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Boy
#62
→ Stable

Also ranked: Girl #11807 · → Stable

#62
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 58
Peak rank
#55 in 2020
5yr change
-3 ranks
Birth frequency
13.9 per 10,000 births
Sex split
72% boy · 28% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #62 · 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
Hebrew boy names
Nathan

Popularity score: 58  ·  SSA Rank: #62

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
45
Classic name. Score reflects popularity — see Popularity tab for full context.
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-3 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
30
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewReligiousBiblicalClassicWarmUnisex2-syllablePopularTimelessMeaningful
Character
strong leadershiphonest integrityfaithful loyaltythoughtful wisdomsteady confidence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Nathans

determinedprincipledwittyinnovativegraceful
STRONG
High confidence

Nathan is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #62 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -3 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#62 · common
Nathan at a Glance
Meaning:He gave or God gave. From the Hebrew name Netan'el, combining 'natan' (gave) and 'El' (God), expressing divine gift.
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#55 in 2020
5yr change:-3 ranks
Sex usage:72% boy · 28% girl
Notable bearers
Nathan Drake
Fictional video game character (Uncharted series)
Nathan Fillion
Actor and television personality
Nathan Chen
Professional figure skater
Nathan Hale
American Revolutionary War spy
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Nathan
CalebJacobEmmaHannahLeahJoshuaGraceBenjamin
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Nathan illustration
Name Intelligence
Nathan · Overview
Summary

Nathan is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #62 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Religious · Classic · Meaningful character
Nathan carries a warm, grounded, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Already in the top 100
At rank #62, you will likely encounter other Nathans. Consider whether that matters to you.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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