How Many People Are Named Latham?
Complete statistics for the name Latham: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Latham is a very rare name, predominantly given to boys, with only 507 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 651,316 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 70% of those named Latham being under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 581 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Latham Through the Generations
Latham has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2015 with 29 births. The name's current generation skew is quite youthful, with 408 individuals under 30, followed by 94 aged between 30 and 60, and 79 over 60. This indicates that Latham is a name increasingly favored by younger parents, contributing to its growing presence among newborns.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Latham's English roots
📄 About the Name Latham
How Many People Have the Name Latham?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20,465 people in the United States currently share the name Latham. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,196 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Latham a Common or Rare Name?
Latham is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Latham Mean?
Latham means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Latham in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Latham Most Popular?
The name Latham reached peak popularity in 2015, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Latham?
Approximately 20,465 people named Latham live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 20,465. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,196 Americans.
Is Latham a rare name?
Latham is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,196 Americans has this name.
What does the name Latham mean?
Latham means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.
Is Latham more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Latham are male and 0% are female.
When was Latham most popular?
Latham peaked in 2015 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.