Jathan
Every Jathan since 1971 — 1,500 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jathan
Jathan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,241 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,500 American babies have been named Jathan. Its peak came in 2012, when 89 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jathan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jathan 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 | #11,241 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,312 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,773 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,004 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,845 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,762 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,234 |
| 2018 | 28 | #3,827 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3,545 |
| 2016 | 40 | #2,953 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,185 |
| 2014 | 64 | #2,142 |
| 2013 | 70 | #1,982 |
| 2012 | 89 | #1,703 |
| 2011 | 49 | #2,525 |
| 2010 | 56 | #2,300 |
| 2009 | 76 | #1,904 |
| 2008 | 64 | #2,133 |
| 2007 | 79 | #1,836 |
| 2006 | 83 | #1,706 |
| 2005 | 61 | #2,046 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,086 |
| 2003 | 50 | #2,190 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2,076 |
| 2001 | 30 | #3,022 |
| 2000 | 37 | #2,551 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,679 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,524 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,481 |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,969 |
| 1975 | 15 | #2,690 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jathan in 2025?
Jathan ranked #11,241 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 Jathan?
1,500 babies have been named Jathan in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jathan most popular?
Jathan peaked in 2012, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Jathan a boy or girl name?
Jathan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jathan rising or falling?
Jathan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.