Rising since 2012, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Laithan since 2007
Babies named Laithan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 92 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Laithan is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2007, reflecting the ongoing trend of creating unique, phonetic names with the popular '-an' suffix. Its rarity is underscored by its rank of 10,695 in 2025, where only 1 in 284,679 boys received the name. The name experienced a brief peak in 2010 but has since followed a rising trajectory, increasing in usage since 2012. Laithan has not been recorded in any top state data, indicating its use is scattered nationwide rather than concentrated regionally. As a contemporary coinage, its etymology is uncertain; it may be an invented blend of sounds or an anglicized variant of the Arabic Laith. Parents choosing Laithan are likely drawn to its distinctive, modern feel without strong ties to any single cultural tradition.
Laithan first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2007, likely a modern coinage. It may combine the English word 'lathe' or the Old Norse-derived 'laithe' (a barn) with the fashionable suffix '-an'. Alternatively, it could be a respelling of the Arabic name 'Laith' (meaning lion) with an added '-an'. No historical usage is attested, suggesting it was created in the 21st century.
Sibling names for Laithan
Names that share Laithan's style, for a brother or sister.
