Nathan
Nathan is a Hebrew name meaning 'he gave' or 'gift from God.' It has strong biblical roots as the name of a prophet in the Old Testament who served as advisor to King David.
Current Popularity
#62 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Strong biblical heritage appeals to many families
- •Nickname 'Nate' is friendly and approachable
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Nathan Fillion
Actor known for 'Castle' and 'Firefly'
Nathan Lane
Tony Award-winning Broadway actor
Nathan Hale
American Revolutionary War hero and patriot
Nathan Chen
Olympic figure skating gold medalist
Statistics
582,484
Total births since 1880
2004
Peak year
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