Lathan
- US rank
- #2,676
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #932 in 2011
48 babies were named Lathan in the US in 2025. It has dropped 982 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lathan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 35,587 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lathan, 48 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lathan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLathan first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #932.
- TrendLathan has slipped 982 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,676. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Lathan
Lathan is a boy name of American origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-han”. US birth records list Lathan for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 111 of those 114 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #932 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,676, with 48 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.3 | 158,730 boys |
| 1920s | 8.2 | 122,399 boys |
| 1930s | 7.4 | 135,870 boys |
| 1940s | 5.7 | 176,367 boys |
| 1950s | 5.3 | 188,679 boys |
| 1960s | 5.1 | 195,695 boys |
| 1970s | 8.1 | 123,762 boys |
| 1980s | 10 | 95,969 boys |
| 1990s | 19 | 53,735 boys |
| 2000s | 56 | 17,857 boys |
| 2010s | 83 | 12,114 boys |
| 2020s | 42 | 24,077 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 Lathan
What is the origin of the name Lathan?
Lathan has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Lathan a boy or girl name?
Lathan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lathan?
Lathan ranked #2,676 for US boys in 2025, given to 48 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#932).