Nathen
Every Nathen since 1902 — 6,146 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nathen
Nathen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,012 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1902, 6,146 American babies have been named Nathen. Its peak came in 2006, when 255 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Nathen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nathen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,012 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,378 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,842 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3,743 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,197 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3,705 |
| 2019 | 43 | #2,887 |
| 2018 | 44 | #2,784 |
| 2017 | 50 | #2,553 |
| 2016 | 58 | #2,297 |
| 2015 | 81 | #1,839 |
| 2014 | 91 | #1,689 |
| 2013 | 122 | #1,383 |
| 2012 | 163 | #1,127 |
| 2011 | 163 | #1,124 |
| 2010 | 161 | #1,153 |
| 2009 | 210 | #961 |
| 2008 | 245 | #867 |
| 2007 | 226 | #890 |
| 2006 | 255 | #803 |
| 2005 | 253 | #778 |
| 2004 | 236 | #770 |
| 2003 | 190 | #890 |
| 2002 | 194 | #857 |
| 2001 | 196 | #831 |
| 2000 | 182 | #871 |
| 1995 | 114 | #1,049 |
| 1990 | 106 | #1,032 |
| 1985 | 81 | #1,019 |
| 1980 | 82 | #1,001 |
| 1975 | 39 | #1,419 |
| 1970 | 13 | #2,705 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,925 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,809 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,768 |
| 1950 | 12 | #2,288 |
| 1945 | 9 | #2,523 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,046 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,350 |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,560 |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,700 |
| 1920 | 7 | #3,715 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,762 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,773 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nathen in 2025?
Nathen ranked #4,012 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nathen?
6,146 babies have been named Nathen in the United States since 1902, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nathen most popular?
Nathen peaked in 2006, when 255 newborns received the name.
Is Nathen a boy or girl name?
Nathen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nathen rising or falling?
Nathen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.