Dathan
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,191 in 1975
6 babies were named Dathan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,399 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1958–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dathan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dathan, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dathan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDathan first shows up in US birth records in 1958, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 67 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1975, when it ranked #1,191. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDathan was 5.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 50,251 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendDathan has slipped 4,399 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Dathan
Dathan is a boy name of American origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-han”. US birth records list Dathan for boys from 1958 to 2025, in 66 of those 68 years. Its best year was 1975, when it ranked #1,191 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.8 | 266,667 boys |
| 1960s | 3.8 | 266,667 boys |
| 1970s | 17 | 60,314 boys |
| 1980s | 14 | 74,019 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 71,174 boys |
| 2000s | 21 | 47,506 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 85,397 boys |
| 2020s | 5.0 | 199,336 boys |
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Dathan
What is the origin of the name Dathan?
Dathan has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Dathan a boy or girl name?
Dathan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dathan?
Dathan ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1975 (#1,191).