Nathen Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Nathen means 'he gave' in Hebrew and is often associated with generosity and strength.
Meaning of the Name Nathen
Nathen is a variant spelling of the name Nathan, which is derived from the Hebrew name Natan, meaning 'he gave'. It is commonly believed to have originated from the biblical figure Nathan, who was a prophet in the Old Testament. Nathen is a name that signifies generosity, strength, and wisdom. It is often used in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Nathen
The popularity for the name Nathen peaked in popularity in the year 2006 with 255 births, which ranked number 1,808 out of 31,643 unique names for that year. Nathen had the most male births in 2006 with 255, which ranked number 801 out of 14,041 male names. The number of births for the name Nathen has declined sharply over the last ten years from 162 births to 30 births, a decline of -81.48%. Among males, Nathen has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 162 births to 30 births, a decline of -81.48%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nathen
- 20 Year Trend of Nathen: -84.54%
- 10 Year Trend of Nathen: -81.48%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Nathen: -81.48%
Popularity of Nathen by State
For males, Nathen was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Nathen. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Nathen
- Total Births of Nathen: 25 (-15.52%)
- Male Births of Nathen: 25 (-15.52%)
Given the downward trend of Nathen over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -15.52% decrease in total births, for a total of 25 births in 2024. Male births for Nathen have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 25 male births in 2024, a decrease of -15.52%.