Rising since 1986, #2,284 for boys today.
Popularity of Natan since 1968
Babies named Natan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 111 |
| 1990s | 189 |
| 2000s | 393 |
| 2010s | 535 |
| 2020s | 353 |
Meaning & origin
Natan is a Hebrew name meaning "he gave" or "gift," directly derived from the verb 'natan.' It has appeared in the U.S. since at least 1968, when it was first recorded. As of 2025, the name ranks 2,284, with about 1 in 28,001 boys receiving it. Its popularity has been rising since 1986, and it reached a peak in 2022. Natan is most common in states like Washington, New York, and Texas. The name remains a distinctive alternative to the more common Nathan, offering a direct connection to its Hebrew root while maintaining a familiar sound.
Natan is a Hebrew name derived directly from the verb "natan" (to give), meaning "he gave" or "gift." It appears in the Bible as a prophet in the court of King David. In Hebrew, it is also a shortened form of names like Netanel (Nathaniel) and Yonatan (Jonathan).
Where Natan is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Natan” around the world
Where Natan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nat, Nati
Sibling names for Natan
Names that share Natan's style, for a brother or sister.
