Lathan

Lathan is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 66 boys in the United States.

Lathan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lathan

Lathan belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lathan first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #933 in 2011, and in 2024 66 babies received the name — 4,237 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lathan in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#933 in 2011
Peak year
2011
Babies named Lathan in 2024
66
Total since 1880
4,237

Lathan in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2248 in 2014
Babies named Lathan in 2025
3
Total since 1996
98

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lathan mean?

The meaning of Lathan is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lathan a boy or girl name?

Lathan is a boy name. In 2024, 66 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lathan?

Lathan comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lathan?

Lathan first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #933 in 2011, and 66 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].