Natan
Every Natan since 1968 — 1,623 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Natan
Natan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,298 in 2025 with 61 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 1,623 American babies have been named Natan. Its peak came in 2017, when 65 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 Natan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Natan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | #2,298 |
| 2024 | 55 | #2,496 |
| 2023 | 55 | #2,469 |
| 2022 | 65 | #2,231 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2,403 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2,280 |
| 2019 | 52 | #2,544 |
| 2018 | 60 | #2,276 |
| 2017 | 65 | #2,124 |
| 2016 | 62 | #2,198 |
| 2015 | 56 | #2,340 |
| 2014 | 47 | #2,607 |
| 2013 | 45 | #2,654 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,257 |
| 2011 | 43 | #2,780 |
| 2010 | 47 | #2,616 |
| 2009 | 50 | #2,548 |
| 2008 | 46 | #2,707 |
| 2007 | 47 | #2,632 |
| 2006 | 43 | #2,727 |
| 2005 | 36 | #2,941 |
| 2004 | 50 | #2,299 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3,339 |
| 2002 | 33 | #2,867 |
| 2001 | 28 | #3,201 |
| 2000 | 32 | #2,845 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,399 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,722 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,963 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,551 |
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Famous people named Natan
- Natan Sharansky Politician · b. 1948
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Natan in 2025?
Natan ranked #2,298 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Natan?
1,623 babies have been named Natan in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Natan most popular?
Natan peaked in 2017, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Natan a boy or girl name?
Natan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Natan rising or falling?
Natan is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Natan?
Well-known people named Natan include Natan Sharansky (politician).