Lathan
Lathan is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Barn or storehouse; derivative of Latham.
Origin and history
Lathan is a masculine name of Old English origin, historically derived as a locational surname referring to a barn or storehouse. While uncommon historically, it has gained steady modern usage in the United States as an alternative to similar-sounding names like Latham or Ethan.
Popularity in the United States
4,289 babies in the United States have been named Lathan since 1880. It ranks #1902 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1499.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.3 %)
- NC (11.2 %)
- GA (9.2 %)
- LA (8.6 %)
- TN (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 38 |
| 1920-1930 | 90 |
| 1930-1940 | 78 |
| 1940-1950 | 84 |
| 1950-1960 | 107 |
| 1960-1970 | 96 |
| 1970-1980 | 133 |
| 1980-1990 | 193 |
| 1990-2000 | 360 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,121 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,558 |
| 2020-2029 | 431 |
Fun facts
- Lathan originated as an English habitational surname derived from Old Norse 'hlaðar' meaning barns.
- The name has seen modest but consistent adoption in the United States over recent decades.