Nathon Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: NAY-thon /ˈneɪθən/
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: He has given; English: Variant of Nathan
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Nathon is derived from the Hebrew name Nathan, which means "he has given" or "gift." The etymological roots trace back to the Hebrew verb "natan," meaning "to give." This name was adopted into Greek as "Nathanael" and later into Latin as "Nathanael" or "Nathan." The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, leading to the form "Nathon" as it was integrated into various European languages, including English, through Norman influence after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century. Historically, Nathan is a significant biblical figure, appearing in the Old Testament as a prophet during the reign of King David, around the 10th century BCE.
He is known for his role in advising David and for his confrontation regarding David's sin with Bathsheba. The name Nathan is also associated with Nathan the Wise, a character in Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's 18th-century play, which explores themes of tolerance and humanity.
The name has been included in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version published in 1611, which helped solidify its presence in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, the name Nathon, like its variants, carries connotations of generosity and divine gift, reflecting its etymological meaning.
It has been used in various literary and artistic contexts, symbolizing wisdom and moral integrity. The diminutive form "Nate" has also emerged in various cultures, further extending the name's reach and resonance.
The historical and cultural significance of Nathon, rooted in its biblical origins, contributes to its enduring legacy across different societies.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nathon was first seen in the United States in 1906.
Nathon has ranked as high as #4105 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Michigan, Florida, and Washington.
In the past 5 years the name Nathon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Nathon 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 Nathon 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 Nathon.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 7 | 7 |
| 2018 | 7 | 7 |
| 2017 | 9 | 9 |
| 2016 | 10 | 10 |
| 2015 | 8 | 8 |
| 2014 | 9 | 9 |
| 2013 | 15 | 15 |
| 2012 | 12 | 12 |
| 2011 | 12 | 12 |
| 2010 | 21 | 21 |
| 2009 | 19 | 19 |
| 2008 | 35 | 35 |
| 2007 | 32 | 32 |
| 2006 | 38 | 38 |
| 2005 | 30 | 30 |
| 2004 | 30 | 30 |
| 2003 | 31 | 31 |
| 2002 | 32 | 32 |
| 2001 | 37 | 37 |
| 2000 | 37 | 37 |
| 1999 | 43 | 43 |
| 1998 | 41 | 41 |
| 1997 | 37 | 37 |
| 1996 | 28 | 28 |
| 1995 | 33 | 33 |
| 1994 | 30 | 30 |
| 1993 | 27 | 27 |
| 1992 | 39 | 39 |
| 1991 | 38 | 38 |
| 1990 | 47 | 47 |
| 1989 | 41 | 41 |
| 1988 | 30 | 30 |
| 1987 | 28 | 28 |
| 1986 | 27 | 27 |
| 1985 | 43 | 43 |
| 1984 | 24 | 24 |
| 1983 | 24 | 24 |
| 1982 | 33 | 33 |
| 1981 | 40 | 40 |
| 1980 | 36 | 36 |
| 1979 | 30 | 30 |
| 1978 | 38 | 38 |
| 1977 | 17 | 17 |
| 1976 | 21 | 21 |
| 1975 | 19 | 19 |
| 1974 | 19 | 19 |
| 1973 | 9 | 9 |
| 1972 | 9 | 9 |
| 1971 | 9 | 9 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 | 6 |
| 1962 | 6 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 | 5 |
| 1948 | 7 | 7 |
| 1944 | 6 | 6 |
| 1937 | 7 | 7 |
| 1935 | 5 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 | 5 |
| 1931 | 7 | 7 |
| 1928 | 8 | 8 |
| 1927 | 5 | 5 |
| 1925 | 7 | 7 |
| 1924 | 9 | 9 |
| 1923 | 5 | 5 |
| 1919 | 5 | 5 |
| 1918 | 6 | 6 |
| 1917 | 5 | 5 |
| 1915 | 8 | 8 |
| 1911 | 6 | 6 |
| 1907 | 5 | 5 |
| 1906 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Nathon (2009)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |