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Nathan
BoyMeaning of Nathan: Hebrew: 'given by God'
Nathan is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 65th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 88th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#65
4,980 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#88
597 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
589,271
First recorded 1880 · peak 2004
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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