Nathan is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #14793 in 2022 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 62 births ranking #2669. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 75.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 273,127 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.