Neithan
Neithan is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He gave or given.
Origin and history
Neithan is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the biblical Hebrew name Nathan. It has seen a dramatic rise in U.S. popularity in recent years, primarily driven by parents seeking a unique spelling of a classic name. While historically rare in American birth records, the majority of its total usage has occurred since 2020.
Popularity in the United States
906 babies in the United States have been named Neithan since 1880. It ranks #3772 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1286.
States where it is most popular
- TX (31.9 %)
- CA (20.8 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- TN (3.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 26 |
| 2010-2019 | 202 |
| 2020-2029 | 678 |
Nicknames
Nate, Naty
Fun facts
- Over 70 percent of all U.S. recorded births for the name Neithan occurred between 2020 and 2025.
- Neithan is a modern creative spelling of the ancient Hebrew name Nathan.