Nathan
Male name · ★ Classic
202,389
Total Births
2004
Peak Year
#59
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Nathan
Nathan is of Hebrew origin meaning 'he gave,' a prophet in the court of King David. It has been a top-50 name in the US since the 1990s. Famous Nathans include Nathan Hale and Nathan Lane.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 2,344 births |
| 1890s | 2,690 births |
| 1900s | 3,563 births |
| 1910s | 5,001 births |
| 1920s | 3,239 births |
| 1930s | 2,136 births |
| 1940s | 2,325 births |
| 1950s | 4,095 births |
| 1960s | 6,156 births |
| 1970s | 26,241 births |
| 1980s | 41,294 births |
| 1990s | 41,678 births |
| 2000s | 48,376 births |
| 2010s | 10,436 births |
| 2020s | 2,815 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nathan?
Nathan has been given to 202,389 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2004 with 5,602 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #59.
Is Nathan a boy or girl name?
Nathan is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Nathan most popular?
Nathan was most popular in 2004, when 5,602 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Nathan?
Nathan first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).