Lathen
Every Lathen since 1992 — 421 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lathen
Lathen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,126 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 421 American babies have been named Lathen. Its peak came in 2010, when 43 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 Lathen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lathen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,126 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,779 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,380 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,065 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,922 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,263 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,988 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,291 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,855 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,547 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,818 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,492 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,404 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,622 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,300 |
| 2010 | 43 | #2,813 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,523 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,667 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,735 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,212 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,752 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,367 |
| 2003 | 21 | #4,062 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,835 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,011 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,170 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lathen in 2025?
Lathen ranked #13,126 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lathen?
421 babies have been named Lathen in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lathen most popular?
Lathen peaked in 2010, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Lathen a boy or girl name?
Lathen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lathen rising or falling?
Lathen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.