Nathen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nathen is a modern variant of the Hebrew name Natan, meaning 'gift' or 'given'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Natan and Nathan. The name is often associated with traits of kindness and generosity. There are no significant biblical references directly related to Nathen, but it is connected to the biblical name Nathan. The name has gained popularity in the 20th century and is seen as a unique choice.
The name Nathen is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nathen 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, 'Nathen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2926th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2948th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2857th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1561st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1062nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 918th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2565th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Nathen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nathen"
Pronunciation
/ˈneɪθən/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Nathen is derived from the Hebrew name Natan, which means 'to give'. It is often associated with the meaning of 'gift' or 'given'.
Meaning
Gift, given
Language Evolution
Natan (Hebrew), Nathan (English), Nathen (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Nathen gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century as a variant of Nathan, which has been in use since biblical times.
Variants & Derivatives
Nathan, Nathanael, Nathen
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nathen is perceived as a unique variant of Nathan, which is associated with kindness and generosity.
Famous People
Nathen McCullum, New Zealand cricketer, Nathen Garry, Australian actor
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nathen"
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 "Nathen"
"Nathen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2926th of 7545 | 128 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2948th of 6773 | 122 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2857th of 7552 | 157 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1561st of 10718 | 497 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1062nd of 16616 | 1,485 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 918th of 24088 | 3,117 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2565th of 23106 | 611 |
Regional Popularity of "Nathen" by Generation for Male 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) |
44.74% 1314th/2937 |
- |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
32.57% 1317th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.24% 930th/3685 |
44.67% 1999th/4475 |
31.09% 1615th/5194 |
15.17% 958th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
19.79% 907th/4582 |
23.53% 1215th/5164 |
16.31% 1193rd/7313 |
9.39% 701st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
59.66% 2377th/3984 |
63.67% 2857th/4487 |
37.12% 2532nd/6822 |
29.49% 1851st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Nathen" 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 "Nathen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nathen" 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.