Nathan is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4341 in 2005 with 32 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 62 births ranking #2669. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 33.3%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 57,741 girls born was named Nathan. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.