Nathan is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #11807 in 2024 with 8 recorded births. This places Nathan in the bottom 33% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 62 births ranking #2669. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 66.7%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 201,649 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.