Lathan is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1171 in 2012 with 156 recorded births. This places Lathan in the top 8% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2011 with 214 births ranking #933. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 310.5%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 12,158 boys born was named Lathan. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.