Lathaniel Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: luh-THAN-yuhl /lɪˈθæn.jəl/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: God has given; English: a variant of Nathaniel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Lathaniel is a variant of the name Nathaniel, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Netan'el, meaning "gift of God." This name was formed from the elements "natan," meaning "to give," and "el," meaning "God." The name was adopted into Greek as Nathanael and subsequently into Latin as Nathanahel, before making its way into Old French as Nathael. The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, particularly through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many biblical names into common use among English speakers.
Historically, the name Nathaniel appears in the New Testament of the Christian Bible, where Nathanael is introduced as a disciple of Jesus. This biblical association contributed to the name's significance in Christian communities throughout the centuries.
The name Nathaniel was also borne by several notable figures in history, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, a prominent American novelist of the 19th century, which further solidified its cultural presence. Culturally, the name Lathaniel, like its parent form Nathaniel, carries connotations of divine favor and grace, resonating with themes of spirituality and benevolence.
The use of the name has been supported by its biblical roots and the enduring tradition of naming children after significant religious figures. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Nate have emerged, reflecting a more casual or affectionate usage of the name.
Overall, Lathaniel and its variants have maintained a connection to their historical and cultural origins, symbolizing a rich heritage that spans multiple languages and eras.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lathaniel was first seen in the United States in 1956.
Lathaniel has ranked as high as #1253 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Lathaniel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Lathaniel 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 Lathaniel was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Lathaniel
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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 Lathaniel.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1956 | 7 |