Lathan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #933 in 2011 with 214 recorded births. This places Lathan in the top 6% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 214 births ranking #933. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 463.2%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 8,874 boys born was named Lathan. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.