Lathan Boy

Popularity: #890 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LAY-thən /ˈleɪθən/

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: derived from 'Lathan'; Hebrew: 'gift of God'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lathan is believed to have roots in Hebrew, derived from the word "lathan" which means "to be given" or "gifted." This etymological origin connects it to the Hebrew tradition where names often carry significant meanings related to divine gifts or blessings. The name may have also been influenced by the Latin and Old French forms, as many Hebrew names were adapted through these languages during the Middle Ages, particularly as they entered English usage through biblical texts and translations.

Historically, the name Lathan does not have prominent figures or milestones directly associated with it, unlike more widely recognized biblical names. However, it is worth noting that the Hebrew roots of the name align with the broader tradition of naming in Jewish culture, where names are often chosen to reflect virtues or aspirations.

The use of names with such meanings has been prevalent since ancient times, with many Hebrew names appearing in the Old Testament, which has been influential in both Jewish and Christian traditions. Culturally, names like Lathan resonate with themes of identity and heritage, particularly in communities that value biblical connections.

The significance of the name as a representation of being a gift or blessing may have contributed to its endurance in various cultures. While Lathan itself may not have a diminutive form that is widely recognized, the practice of creating affectionate or shortened versions of names is common across many cultures, reflecting personal connections and familial bonds.

Famous people named Lathan

In this section, you will find notable people named Lathan. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lathan who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lathan who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Lathan McKay is a musician best known for his work with the band The Lathans and his solo album 'Echoes of the Past'.

Lathan Thomas is a writer best known for his book 'The Art of Lathan' and his contributions to various literary magazines.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lathan, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lathan was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Lathan has ranked as high as #2059 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, and Tennessee.

In the past 5 years the name Lathan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lathan is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lathan was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lathan.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 48 48
2024 66 66
2023 61 61
2022 83 83
2021 81 81
2020 92 92
2019 91 91
2018 129 129
2017 123 123
2016 172 172
2015 164 164
2014 178 178
2013 128 128
2012 156 156
2011 214 214
2010 203 203
2009 174 174
2008 138 138
2007 135 135
2006 114 114
2005 111 111
2004 108 108
2003 115 115
2002 95 95
2001 65 65
2000 66 66
1999 55 55
1998 47 47
1997 50 50
1996 38 38
1995 30 30
1994 33 33
1993 29 29
1992 29 29
1991 24 24
1990 25 25
1989 29 29
1988 18 18
1987 17 17
1986 21 21
1985 16 16
1984 17 17
1983 18 18
1982 21 21
1981 22 22
1980 14 14
1979 17 17
1978 12 12
1977 9 9
1976 15 15
1975 18 18
1974 17 17
1973 7 7
1972 12 12
1971 11 11
1970 15 15
1969 11 11
1968 13 13
1967 12 12
1966 9 9
1965 13 13
1964 12 12
1963 7 7
1962 7 7
1961 5 5
1960 7 7
1959 5 5
1958 15 15
1957 13 13
1956 12 12
1955 7 7
1954 16 16
1953 11 11
1952 9 9
1951 5 5
1950 14 14
1949 10 10
1948 11 11
1947 12 12
1946 7 7
1945 7 7
1944 7 7
1943 6 6
1942 8 8
1941 5 5
1940 11 11
1939 9 9
1938 8 8
1937 9 9
1936 5 5
1934 12 12
1933 8 8
1932 7 7
1931 9 9
1930 11 11
1929 8 8
1928 7 7
1927 8 8
1926 11 11
1925 5 5
1924 13 13
1923 7 7
1922 13 13
1921 7 7
1920 11 11
1919 7 7
1918 8 8
1916 5 5
1915 7 7
1914 5 5
1912 6 6

Top States for Lathan (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
LA 7
39%
NC 6
33%
AL 5
28%