Nathen
Nathen is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He gave or gift of God.
Origin and history
Nathen is a spelling variant of Nathan, a traditional biblical name derived from the Hebrew element meaning 'he gave'. While less common than the standard Nathan spelling, it has maintained a steady presence in the United States over the past century. It offers a familiar phonetic sound with a slightly modern or personalized spelling variation.
Popularity in the United States
6,146 babies in the United States have been named Nathen since 1880. It ranks #1532 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1777.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.8 %)
- TX (14 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
- MI (6.8 %)
- WA (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 8 |
| 1910-1920 | 45 |
| 1920-1930 | 92 |
| 1930-1940 | 78 |
| 1940-1950 | 51 |
| 1950-1960 | 83 |
| 1960-1970 | 102 |
| 1970-1980 | 363 |
| 1980-1990 | 841 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,170 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,187 |
| 2010-2019 | 976 |
| 2020-2029 | 150 |
Nicknames
Nate
Fun facts
- Nathen is an alternative spelling of Nathan, which has been in continuous use in the U.S. for well over a century.
- The root name Nathan belonged to a court prophet during the reign of King David in biblical history.