How Popular (or Rare) was Nathan in 2001?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#29
2001 Rank
2,582
2001 Births
#24
Best Rank (2002)
3,211
Peak Year (1998)
47,388
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 111
Rarity Factor (2001)

📊 The Nathan Story

Nathan is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #29 in 2001 with 2,582 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 3,211 births ranking #25. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 111 boys born was named Nathan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Hebrew  |  Meaning: he has given

Nathan is a biblical Hebrew name meaning he has given. It is simple, kind, and enduringly popular without feeling overworked.

The name appears in the Old Testament and has remained widely used through Jewish and Christian traditions. Its strength lies in its clarity and its calm, classic sound.

Did you know?Nathan is one of the shorter biblical names that has stayed consistently strong for generations.
Similar namesNate, Nathaniel, Noah, Daniel, Ethan

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