How Many People Are Named Lathan?
Complete statistics for the name Lathan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lathan, a very rare male name, is held by just 3,885 people in the US, making up 1 in 84,949 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 76% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2011.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 4,237 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: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lathan Through the Generations
Lathan, a name that's been around but never reached widespread usage, has seen a slow decline since its peak in 2011 when 214 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Lathan are young, with 3,214 under 30, and only 444 over 60. This distribution suggests it's a name chosen by parents looking for something unique yet approachable, fitting well within the current trends of creative naming.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lathan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lathan
How Many People Have the Name Lathan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,078 people in the United States currently share the name Lathan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 107,683 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lathan a Common or Rare Name?
Lathan is classified as Very 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 Lathan Mean?
Lathan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lathan in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Lathan Most Popular?
The name Lathan reached peak popularity in 2011, with 214 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Lathan?
Approximately 3,078 people named Lathan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,078. That works out to roughly 1 in 107,683 Americans.
Is Lathan a rare name?
Lathan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 107,683 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lathan mean?
Lathan means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lathan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lathan are male and 0% are female.
When was Lathan most popular?
Lathan peaked in 2011 with 214 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.