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Nathan
“given”
Say it NAY-thunPronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Nathan.
Nathan comes from the Hebrew verb natan, meaning to give, and is usually interpreted as given. In the Old Testament, Nathan is the name of a prophet as well as one of David's sons.
Nat and Nate are familiar short forms. Nathaniel and Jonathan are related names, giving families several ways to explore the same giving-related root while choosing different lengths and rhythms.
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A little perspective
How popular is Nathan?
Girls · 2025#16,5655 recorded births
Boys · 2025#634,975 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 63 | 4,975 |
| 2025 | Girls | 16,565 | 5 |
| 2024 | Boys | 62 | 5,029 |
| 2024 | Girls | 11,851 | 8 |
| 2023 | Boys | 59 | 5,073 |
| 2022 | Boys | 57 | 5,544 |
| 2022 | Girls | 14,803 | 6 |
| 2021 | Boys | 59 | 5,432 |
| 2021 | Girls | 14,745 | 6 |
| 2020 | Boys | 55 | 5,702 |
| 2019 | Boys | 55 | 6,090 |
| 2018 | Boys | 48 | 6,850 |
| 2018 | Girls | 10,348 | 10 |
| 2017 | Boys | 45 | 7,442 |
| 2017 | Girls | 12,424 | 8 |
| 2016 | Boys | 43 | 8,000 |
| 2016 | Girls | 15,671 | 6 |
| 2015 | Boys | 38 | 8,600 |
| 2015 | Girls | 11,582 | 9 |
| 2014 | Boys | 38 | 8,997 |
| 2014 | Girls | 11,678 | 9 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
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Variations & related forms
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