Dathan Boy

Popularity: #915 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationDAY-thən / /ˈdeɪθən/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: 'a beloved one'; English: 'gift'

Historical & Cultural Background

Dathan is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with biblical references. In the Bible, Dathan was a figure who opposed Moses during the Exodus. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its usage has fluctuated over time, reflecting broader naming trends.

Trend Summary

Dathan has seen limited popularity in the U.S., with occasional spikes in usage.

Similar Names

DamonDarrenDustinDorianDevinDylanDariusDante

Variants

  • Dathen

International Variants

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Famous people named Dathan

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Fictional characters named Dathan

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Sibling Suggestions

NathanEthanMasonCadenAidanLogan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dathan was first seen in the United States in 1958. Dathan has ranked as high as #1297 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Dathan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Dathan (2009)

StateBirthsShare
TX 9
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19589
19597
196010
19617
19626
19635
196511
196611
19675
19685
196911
19708
19728
197327
197434
197550
197628
197740
197822
197952
198031
198136
198226
198314
198424
198530
198618
198726
198814
198930
199028
199119
199224
199324
199424
199524
199625
199729
199835
199941
200039
200148
200238
200346
200423
200553
200645
200744
200838
200945
201033
201138
201234
201322
201419
201512
201622
201714
20189
201918
202012
202110
20225
20239
20249