Nathan Name Meaning & Origin
/NAY-thun/Nathan is likely a name of American origin.
This analysis is AI-assisted and may contain errors. It is not individually reviewed by an onomast. Check important details against reliable sources or a qualified researcher. Analysis generated on July 17, 2025.
Name Origin
Derived from the Hebrew name Natan, meaning 'He gave'. It is popular in English-speaking countries and has biblical origins.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (Western) 50% -
Australian (Western) 30% -
Canadian (Western) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Nathan
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 4,975 boys in the US were named Nathan.
Growth of the name Nathan in the US (SSA Data):
Nathan Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 22
People with this name tend to be: Master Builder, powerful and practical (Master Number).
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.