Jathan
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,697 in 2012
6 babies were named Jathan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,193 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1971–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jathan 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 Jathan, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jathan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJathan first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2012, when it ranked #1,697. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJathan was 5.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 53,191 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendJathan has slipped 3,193 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 Jathan
Jathan is a boy name of Greek origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-han”. US birth records list Jathan for boys from 1971 to 2025, in 53 of those 55 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #1,697 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.1 | 140,625 boys |
| 1980s | 6.0 | 167,224 boys |
| 1990s | 7.4 | 134,590 boys |
| 2000s | 29 | 34,048 boys |
| 2010s | 25 | 39,683 boys |
| 2020s | 7.3 | 136,674 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Jathan
What is the origin of the name Jathan?
Jathan has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Jathan a boy or girl name?
Jathan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jathan?
Jathan ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#1,697).