How Many People Are Named Nathen?
Complete statistics for the name Nathen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nathen, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 58,123 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 5,678 people named Nathen living in the US, it peaked in popularity in 2006 with 255 births, showing its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 6,117 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nathen Through the Generations
Nathen stands out as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape, with its peak year occurring in 2006 when 255 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Nathen are under 30 years old, accounting for 61% of the total, which underscores its modernity. The average age of someone named Nathen is 31, indicating that most individuals bearing this name are part of the younger generation, with 3,728 under 30, 1,973 aged between 30 and 60, and only 416 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nathen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nathen
How Many People Have the Name Nathen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,678 people in the United States currently share the name Nathen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 58,123 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nathen a Common or Rare Name?
Nathen 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 Nathen Mean?
Nathen means "creative variant of Nathan" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nathen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Nathen Most Popular?
The name Nathen reached peak popularity in 2006, with 255 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 Nathen?
Approximately 5,678 people named Nathen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,117. That works out to roughly 1 in 58,123 Americans.
Is Nathen a rare name?
Nathen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 58,123 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nathen mean?
Nathen means "creative variant of Nathan" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nathen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nathen are male and 0% are female.
When was Nathen most popular?
Nathen peaked in 2006 with 255 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.