Lathan
Boy name · #2679 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Lathan? In official American birth records, Lathan has been tracked continuously since 1912, giving it 113 years of documented American history.
Lathan is currently the #2679 boy name in the United States — 48 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1148, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 37,500 boys born in 2025 was named Lathan.
Babies named Lathan per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 113-year story
Lathan first appears in the Social Security records in 1912, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 214 boys were named Lathan — good for #932 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Lathan against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Lathan in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Lathan is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Lathan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Lathan is most common
State-level data for Lathan is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Lathan
Statistically, parents drawn to Lathan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Athan, Rehan, Roshan, Ishan, and Sohan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Lathan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #2676 |
| 2024 | 66 | #2190 |
| 2023 | 61 | #2290 |
| 2022 | 83 | #1892 |
| 2021 | 81 | #1884 |
| 2020 | 92 | #1694 |
| 2019 | 91 | #1723 |
| 2018 | 129 | #1364 |
| 2017 | 123 | #1413 |
| 2016 | 172 | #1127 |
| 2015 | 164 | #1148 |
| 2014 | 178 | #1082 |
| 2013 | 128 | #1338 |
| 2012 | 156 | #1167 |
| 2011 | 214 | #932 |
| 2010 | 203 | #971 |
| 2009 | 174 | #1070 |
| 2008 | 138 | #1263 |
| 2007 | 135 | #1287 |
| 2006 | 114 | #1391 |
| 2005 | 111 | #1354 |
| 2004 | 108 | #1349 |
| 2003 | 115 | #1253 |
| 2002 | 95 | #1384 |
| 2001 | 65 | #1743 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Lathan?
In official American birth records, the name Lathan first appeared in 1912 (over 113 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 113 years.
Is Lathan a popular boy name?
Lathan ranked #2679 among boys in 2025 with 48 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1148.
When was the name Lathan most popular?
Lathan peaked in 2011, when 214 American boys received the name (ranked #932 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Lathan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 37,500 newborn American boys was named Lathan. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.