Latham
Every Latham since 1917 — 594 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Latham
Latham is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,659 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 594 American babies have been named Latham. Its peak came in 2015, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Latham stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Latham year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,659 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,566 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,126 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,690 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,255 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,857 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,270 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,029 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,543 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,449 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,750 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,971 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,902 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,878 |
| 2011 | 19 | #4,922 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,383 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,723 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,180 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,482 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,726 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,574 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,324 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,338 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,136 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,549 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,169 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,461 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,225 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,133 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #3,568 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 7 | #3,583 |
| 1920 | 6 | #4,064 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Latham in 2025?
Latham ranked #6,659 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Latham?
594 babies have been named Latham in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Latham most popular?
Latham peaked in 2015, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Latham a boy or girl name?
Latham is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Latham rising or falling?
Latham is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.