Lathan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: He gave; gift of God
Origin: Hebrew — from Natan (נָתָן), from natan (to give)
Popularity: Ranked #2700 in 2025 with 48 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Nathan. Shares the meaning 'He gave; gift of God.'
Similar names: laithan, laythan, lahian, latham, lathen, lahna, leviathan, lachlan
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Lathan? About 1 in 69,344 babies born in 2025 were named Lathan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lathan
What does the name Lathan mean?
Lathan means “He gave; gift of God” from Hebrew — from Natan (נָתָן), from natan (to give) roots.
What is the origin of the name Lathan?
Lathan has Hebrew — from Natan (נָתָן), from natan (to give) origin. The traditional meaning is “He gave; gift of God”.
How popular is Lathan?
Lathan ranked #2676 in 2025 — given to 48 babies that year.
When was Lathan most popular?
Lathan peaked in 2011 with 214 babies registered that year.
Is Lathan a boy or girl name?
Lathan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Lathans in registered births are male.
Is the name Lathan rising or falling in popularity?
Lathan has fallen 974 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1702 in 2020 to #2676 in 2025.
How long has Lathan been recorded?
Lathan appears in birth records across 110 years — from 1912 through 2025.