Lathen
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Goddess of wisdom and warfare
Origin: Greek — the name of the goddess Athena; etymology uncertain, possibly pre-Greek
Popularity: Ranked #13126 in 2025 with 5 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Athena. Shares the meaning 'Goddess of wisdom and warfare.'
Similar names: lathan, layten, laena, lahna, laithan, laythan, luthien
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Lathen? About 1 in 665,700 babies born in 2025 were named Lathen, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lathen
What does the name Lathen mean?
Lathen means “Goddess of wisdom and warfare” from Greek — the name of the goddess Athena; etymology uncertain, possibly pre-Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Lathen?
Lathen has Greek — the name of the goddess Athena; etymology uncertain, possibly pre-Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Goddess of wisdom and warfare”.
How popular is Lathen?
Lathen ranked #12008 in 2025 — given to 5 babies that year.
When was Lathen most popular?
Lathen peaked in 2010 with 43 babies registered that year.
Is Lathen a boy or girl name?
Lathen is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Lathens in registered births are male.
Is the name Lathen rising or falling in popularity?
Lathen has risen 493 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12501 in 2020 to #12008 in 2025.
How long has Lathen been recorded?
Lathen appears in birth records across 29 years — from 1992 through 2025.