How Many People Are Named Lathen?
Complete statistics for the name Lathen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lathen is a very rare name for boys, with only 411 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 802,682 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2010 with 43 births, but its trend shows a decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and strong sense of responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 416 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: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lathen Through the Generations
Lathen has seen a surge in usage among younger generations, with the majority of its bearers being under 30 years old. The name reached its peak in 2010, marking a high point in its relatively brief history. Since then, the trend has been declining, reflecting a shift away from this modern name among parents choosing baby names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lathen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lathen
How Many People Have the Name Lathen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 317 people in the United States currently share the name Lathen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,045,581 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lathen a Common or Rare Name?
Lathen 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 Lathen Mean?
Lathen means "creative variant of Lathan" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lathen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Lathen Most Popular?
The name Lathen reached peak popularity in 2010, with 43 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Lathen?
Approximately 317 people named Lathen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 317. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,045,581 Americans.
Is Lathen a rare name?
Lathen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,045,581 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lathen mean?
Lathen means "creative variant of Lathan" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lathen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Lathen are male and 0% are female.
When was Lathen most popular?
Lathen peaked in 2010 with 43 births that year. Current trend: 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.