Jathan Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAY-thən / /ˈdʒeɪθən/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God has given; English: variant of Nathan
Historical & Cultural Background
Jathan is a modern name that combines elements from Hebrew and English. It is often considered a variant of Nathan, which has biblical roots. The name Nathan means 'he has given' in Hebrew and has been used in various cultures. Jathan may appeal to parents looking for a unique twist on traditional names.
Trend Summary
Jathan is a relatively uncommon name in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jathen
- Jathyn
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jathan was first seen in the United States in 1971. Jathan has ranked as high as #1292 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in Texas, California, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Jathan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jathan (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 18 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 32 |
| 2000 | 37 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 52 |
| 2003 | 50 |
| 2004 | 57 |
| 2005 | 61 |
| 2006 | 83 |
| 2007 | 79 |
| 2008 | 64 |
| 2009 | 76 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 89 |
| 2013 | 70 |
| 2014 | 64 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 14 |