Nathon
Nathon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He gave or gift of God.
Origin and history
Nathon is a variant spelling of the classic Hebrew name Nathan, derived from the root meaning 'he gave'. While less common than the traditional spelling, it has been steadily registered in U.S. birth records. It offers a slightly distinctive visual twist on a widely recognized biblical name.
Popularity in the United States
1,439 babies in the United States have been named Nathon since 1880. It ranks #3286 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- CA (51.4 %)
- TX (29.9 %)
- MI (7 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
- WA (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 30 |
| 1920-1930 | 34 |
| 1930-1940 | 24 |
| 1940-1950 | 13 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 27 |
| 1970-1980 | 171 |
| 1980-1990 | 326 |
| 1990-2000 | 363 |
| 2000-2010 | 321 |
| 2010-2019 | 110 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Nicknames
Nate, Nat
Fun facts
- Nathon is an alternative phonetic spelling of the traditional biblical name Nathan.