Nathen Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNAY-thin / /ˈneɪ.θən/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: Variant of Nathan; Hebrew: He gave
Historical & Cultural Background
Nathen is a modern variant of the name Nathan, which has biblical origins. The name Nathan appears in the Old Testament as a prophet during the reign of King David. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. The spelling 'Nathen' is less common but reflects a trend towards unique name variations.
Trend Summary
Nathen has seen a slight increase in popularity as a unique variant of Nathan in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nathan
- Nathen
International Variants
- Nathanael (Hebrew)
- Natan (Hebrew)
- Nathana (Spanish)
Famous people named Nathen
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Fictional characters named Nathen
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nathen was first seen in the United States in 1902. Nathen has ranked as high as #1128 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Michigan, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Nathen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nathen (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 12 |
| 1922 | 15 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1947 | 13 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 23 |
| 1973 | 31 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 39 |
| 1976 | 52 |
| 1977 | 54 |
| 1978 | 47 |
| 1979 | 56 |
| 1980 | 82 |
| 1981 | 82 |
| 1982 | 89 |
| 1983 | 72 |
| 1984 | 68 |
| 1985 | 81 |
| 1986 | 82 |
| 1987 | 87 |
| 1988 | 100 |
| 1989 | 98 |
| 1990 | 106 |
| 1991 | 114 |
| 1992 | 86 |
| 1993 | 90 |
| 1994 | 106 |
| 1995 | 114 |
| 1996 | 110 |
| 1997 | 124 |
| 1998 | 147 |
| 1999 | 173 |
| 2000 | 182 |
| 2001 | 196 |
| 2002 | 194 |
| 2003 | 190 |
| 2004 | 236 |
| 2005 | 253 |
| 2006 | 255 |
| 2007 | 226 |
| 2008 | 244 |
| 2009 | 210 |
| 2010 | 161 |
| 2011 | 163 |
| 2012 | 163 |
| 2013 | 122 |
| 2014 | 91 |
| 2015 | 81 |
| 2016 | 58 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 18 |