Dathan
Dathan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Fountain, spring, or law.
Origin and history
Dathan is a biblical male name of Hebrew origin, meaning fountain or law. In the Old Testament, Dathan was an Israelite who joined the rebellion against Moses. It remains a rare given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,571 babies in the United States have been named Dathan since 1880. It ranks #3176 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1875.
States where it is most popular
- TX (61.2 %)
- CA (22.5 %)
- OK (8.5 %)
- GA (3.9 %)
- MS (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 16 |
| 1960-1970 | 71 |
| 1970-1980 | 269 |
| 1980-1990 | 249 |
| 1990-2000 | 273 |
| 2000-2010 | 420 |
| 2010-2019 | 221 |
| 2020-2029 | 52 |
Fun facts
- Dathan is mentioned in the Old Testament as a son of Eliab who rebelled against the leadership of Moses.
- The character of Dathan was prominently featured in Cecil B. DeMille's classic 1956 film The Ten Commandments.