Nathon
Nathon was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1906, when it ranked 1368th; the most babies were born in 1990 (47). More babies were named Nathon in the 1990s than in any other decade.
Meaning (as Nathan) he (God) gave · Hebrew
- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedboys
- Babies in 2025
- 0boys
- Girls and boys
- Almost always a boy’s name2021–2025
- Peak year
- 199047 babies
- Total since 1880
- 1,439babies recorded
What does the name Nathon mean?
Nathon is a spelling of Nathan, pronounced the same way, so it shares Nathan's meaning and origin.
Nathan is a Hebrew name from a verb meaning 'to give', usually understood as '(God) has given'. In the Bible it belongs to the prophet who advises and rebukes King David, and to one of David's sons. Wiktionary also notes it is used as a short form of Jonathan and of Nathaniel, which share the same root. DMNES dates its use as a Christian first name to 16th-century Protestants and finds it in an English record of 1567.
נָתָן (Biblical Hebrew, “he gave”)
How sure is this? Well established.
Related names: Nate, Natan, Nathaniel, Jonathan.
See also: Hebrew names, names that mean God, names that mean gift.
Sources for this meaning
- Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, ed. S. L. Uckelman, Edition 2023 no. 1, s.v. 'Nathan', Durham University / The DMNES Editors
- Hebrew Bible, II Samuel 7:2, JPS translation with notes (via Sefaria), Sefaria; verse reference and facts only, not quoted
- Wiktionary, entry 'Nathan', Wiktionary (Wikimedia Foundation); facts restated, no text reused
Nathon popularity since 1880
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies (boys) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2010 | #4,636 | 21 |
| 2000 | #2,562 | 37 |
| 1990 | #1,722 | 47 |
| 1980 | #1,646 | 36 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1960 | #4,428 | 5 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
How popular is Nathon, counting every spelling?
Nathon is a spelling of Nathan, a name family that ranked #68 for boys in 2025 once every spelling is counted together. Together these spellings went to 5,002 boys in 2025.
Spellings count together when they sound the same in American English and are used for the same sex; nicknames and forms that sound different (such as Theo and Theodore) are kept apart. How we group spellings.
How old are people named Nathon?
About 1,300 people born in the US named Nathon are alive today, with a median age of 32; half are between 23 and 42. That makes Nathon mostly worn by adults in their thirties to fifties.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
Nathon by state
How common Nathon was among boys born in each state in 1988–1992, around its peak. In 46 states fewer than five boys a year got the name, too few for SSA to publish, so those states show as zero.
Names with a similar history
These names rose and fell in step with Nathon: their share of US boys followed the most similar curve since 1880. If you like Nathon, they share its era and feel.
Questions about the name Nathon
What does Nathon mean?
Nathon is a spelling of Nathan, which means “he (God) gave” (Hebrew origin). Certainty: well established.
How popular is the name Nathon?
Nathon was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1906, when it ranked 1368th; the most babies were born in 1990 (47). More babies were named Nathon in the 1990s than in any other decade.
Is Nathon a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a boy’s name given the name Nathon in the US.
Where was Nathon most popular?
In 1988–1992, Nathon was most common in Washington (0.03 per 1,000 boys), followed by Texas and Michigan.