Latham
Boy name · English · Scandinavian
Meaningat the barns · Old Norse
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,940 in 1942
13 babies were named Latham in the US in 2025. It has climbed 174 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Latham you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Latham, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Latham would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLatham first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1942, when it reached #2,940.
- TrendLatham has climbed 174 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Old Norse, Latham means “at the barns”. Our records link it to English and Scandinavian roots.
About the name Latham
Latham is a boy name of English and Scandinavian origin meaning “at the barns”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ham”. US birth records list Latham for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 55 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1942, when it ranked #2,940 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:English namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 1920s | 3.7 | 268,097 boys |
| 1930s | 1.0 | 980,392 boys |
| 1940s | 0.9 | 1,136,364 boys |
| 1950s | 0.5 | 1,923,077 boys |
| 1970s | 1.5 | 675,676 boys |
| 1980s | 1.4 | 729,927 boys |
| 1990s | 3.2 | 309,598 boys |
| 2000s | 5.8 | 171,527 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 93,633 boys |
| 2020s | 8.2 | 121,951 boys |
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Questions about the name Latham
What does the name Latham mean?
Latham means “at the barns” in Old Norse.
What is the origin of the name Latham?
Latham has English, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Latham a boy or girl name?
Latham is a boy name.
How popular is the name Latham?
Latham ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1942 (#2,940).