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Nathan

Nathan is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “given.” In 2024 it was given to 5,010 boys in the United States.

Nathan at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning
“given”
Pronunciation
/ˈneɪθən/

About the name Nathan

Nathan belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “given” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nathan first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #20 in 2004, and in 2024 5,010 babies received the name — 582,484 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nathan in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#20 in 2004
Peak year
2004
Babies named Nathan in 2024
5,010
Total since 1880
582,484

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nathan mean?

Nathan means “given” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nathan a boy or girl name?

Nathan is a boy name. In 2024, 5,010 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nathan?

Nathan comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nathan?

Nathan first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #20 in 2004, and 5,010 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Nathan?

Nathan is pronounced /ˈneɪθən/ (IPA).

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