Dathan
Every Dathan since 1958 — 1,571 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dathan
Dathan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,961 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 1,571 American babies have been named Dathan. Its peak came in 2005, when 53 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dathan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dathan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #10,961 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,474 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,404 |
| 2022 | 5 | #12,766 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,729 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,377 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,207 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,309 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,111 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,505 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,763 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,922 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,356 |
| 2012 | 34 | #3,246 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,008 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,326 |
| 2009 | 46 | #2,670 |
| 2008 | 38 | #3,065 |
| 2007 | 44 | #2,729 |
| 2006 | 45 | #2,628 |
| 2005 | 53 | #2,247 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,894 |
| 2003 | 46 | #2,320 |
| 2002 | 38 | #2,565 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,162 |
| 2000 | 39 | #2,440 |
| 1995 | 24 | #2,941 |
| 1990 | 28 | #2,449 |
| 1985 | 30 | #1,924 |
| 1980 | 31 | #1,817 |
| 1975 | 50 | #1,197 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,584 |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,506 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,725 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dathan in 2025?
Dathan ranked #10,961 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dathan?
1,571 babies have been named Dathan in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dathan most popular?
Dathan peaked in 2005, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Dathan a boy or girl name?
Dathan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dathan rising or falling?
Dathan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.