Nathan
Meaning: He gave; gift of God
Origin: Hebrew — from Natan (נָתָן), from natan (to give)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Ireland: #71
Total births: 6,817
History: Nathan rose rapidly in 1990s Ireland, a fresh choice that gained ground across all four provinces. Nathan Carter, the country singer who settled in Ireland, made the name synonymous with the Irish country music scene that packs dancehalls from Donegal to Wexford.
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| Current rank (2025) | #71 |
| Babies named Nathan in 2025 | 82 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 6,817 |
| Peak year | 2010 (297 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #26 |
| Years in records | 1968–2025 (54 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 14 spots |
Frequently asked about Nathan
What does the name Nathan mean?
Nathan means “He gave; gift of God” from Hebrew — from Natan (נָתָן), from natan (to give) roots.
What is the origin of the name Nathan?
Nathan has Hebrew — from Natan (נָתָן), from natan (to give) origin. The traditional meaning is “He gave; gift of God”.
How popular is Nathan in Ireland?
Nathan ranked #71 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 82 babies that year.
When was Nathan most popular?
Nathan peaked in 2010 with 297 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Nathan a boy or girl name?
Nathan is predominantly a boys' name in Ireland — over 90% of Nathans in registered births are male.
Is the name Nathan rising or falling in popularity?
Nathan has fallen 14 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #57 in 2020 to #71 in 2025.
How long has Nathan been recorded in Ireland?
Nathan appears in birth records in Ireland across 54 years — from 1968 through 2025.