Nathan
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: He has Given
Background: The name Nathan originates from the Hebrew name Natan, meaning 'he has given.' This name conveys the concept of giving and generosity.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#57
Total births
584,253
Most popular decade
2000s
(405,321 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-24 ranks)
Years in Top 100
53
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.7% male
0.3% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 114
- First year rank
- #115
- Peak year
- 2004
- Peak year births
- 14,633
- Peak rank
- #20
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5,010
- Recent rank
- #62
Female
- First year
- 1915
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,795
- Peak year
- 1985
- Peak year births
- 89
- Peak rank
- #1,424
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #11,069
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).