Natan
Natan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He gave or gift.
Origin and history
Natan is a classic Hebrew male given name meaning 'he gave' or 'gift'. It is a variation of the more common English name Nathan and is widely used in Jewish, Slavic, and international contexts. In the United States, it remains a less common yet recognizable alternative to Nathan.
Popularity in the United States
1,623 babies in the United States have been named Natan since 1880. It ranks #3140 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1574.
States where it is most popular
- NY (36.1 %)
- CA (33.1 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
- FL (3.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 37 |
| 1980-1990 | 111 |
| 1990-2000 | 189 |
| 2000-2010 | 393 |
| 2010-2019 | 535 |
| 2020-2029 | 353 |
Famous people named Natan
- Natan Sharansky: Human rights activist, Politician
Fun facts
- In the Old Testament, Natan (Nathan) was a prophet who advised King David and Solomon.
- Natan retains the original Hebrew consonants without the 'th' sound found in the English adaptation Nathan.