Lathan
Every Lathan since 1912 — 4,289 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lathan
Lathan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,700 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 4,289 American babies have been named Lathan. Its peak came in 2011, when 214 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 Lathan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lathan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #2,700 |
| 2024 | 66 | #2,202 |
| 2023 | 61 | #2,305 |
| 2022 | 83 | #1,899 |
| 2021 | 81 | #1,897 |
| 2020 | 92 | #1,701 |
| 2019 | 91 | #1,732 |
| 2018 | 129 | #1,373 |
| 2017 | 123 | #1,418 |
| 2016 | 172 | #1,127 |
| 2015 | 164 | #1,151 |
| 2014 | 178 | #1,085 |
| 2013 | 128 | #1,339 |
| 2012 | 156 | #1,171 |
| 2011 | 214 | #933 |
| 2010 | 203 | #973 |
| 2009 | 174 | #1,071 |
| 2008 | 138 | #1,270 |
| 2007 | 135 | #1,295 |
| 2006 | 114 | #1,398 |
| 2005 | 111 | #1,358 |
| 2004 | 108 | #1,351 |
| 2003 | 115 | #1,261 |
| 2002 | 95 | #1,392 |
| 2001 | 65 | #1,756 |
| 2000 | 66 | #1,721 |
| 1995 | 30 | #2,535 |
| 1990 | 25 | #2,665 |
| 1985 | 16 | #3,029 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,186 |
| 1975 | 18 | #2,408 |
| 1970 | 15 | #2,456 |
| 1965 | 13 | #2,324 |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,516 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,356 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,076 |
| 1945 | 7 | #2,884 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,253 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,535 |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,599 |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,684 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,240 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lathan in 2025?
Lathan ranked #2,700 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lathan?
4,289 babies have been named Lathan in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lathan most popular?
Lathan peaked in 2011, when 214 newborns received the name.
Is Lathan a boy or girl name?
Lathan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lathan rising or falling?
Lathan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.