Lathan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lathan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'to be granted' or 'to be given.' It evolved from the Hebrew 'Latan' into its modern English form. The name is associated with traits of creativity and uniqueness, and it does not have significant biblical relevance. Lathan has gained popularity as a distinct name in recent years.
The name Lathan is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lathan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Lathan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3122nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2786th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2661st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2784th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2566th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1317th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1515th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Lathan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lathan"
Pronunciation
/ˈleɪθən/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Lathan is derived from the Hebrew name 'Latan,' which means 'to be granted' or 'to be given.'
Meaning
to be granted, to be given
Language Evolution
Latan (Hebrew), Lathan (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Lathan has seen varying levels of popularity, particularly in English-speaking countries in recent decades, as unique names have become more favored.
Variants & Derivatives
Lathen, Lathin
Modern Popularity & Image
Lathan is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Lathan McKay, an American musician, Lathan C. Wright, an American author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lathan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lathan"
"Lathan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3122nd of 7545 | 113 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2786th of 6773 | 137 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2661st of 7552 | 181 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2784th of 10718 | 205 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2566th of 16616 | 387 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1317th of 24088 | 1,846 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1515th of 23106 | 1,368 |
Regional Popularity of "Lathan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
57.42% 2116th/3685 |
- |
48.98% 2544th/5194 |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
29.29% 1342nd/4582 |
50.68% 2617th/5164 |
13.80% 1009th/7313 |
37.83% 2823rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
36.35% 1448th/3984 |
68.73% 3084th/4487 |
16.73% 1141st/6822 |
47.13% 2958th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Lathan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lathan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lathan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.