Total births
4,289
Boys' name · since 1912
Lathan
Lathan has 4,289 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2011 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2192
- among boys today
- 4,289
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
4,289 babies have been named Lathan since 1912, making it today's #2192 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Lathan recorded 4,289 times among boys since 1912, holding rank #2192 nationally today, ahead of 85% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #2192 among boys today
- 4,289 born since 1912
- 2010s peak decade
- 85% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lathan is currently the #2192 boys' name in America, more common than 85% of boys - 4,289 born since 1912, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2192
- among boys today
- 4,289
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Lathan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2192
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 85% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Lathan was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
214 babies were named Lathan in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Lathan compares
4,289 Top 13% higher than 87% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lathan's all-time total is 12x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lathan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,289 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 214 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lathan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lathan splits its recorded history at 1970: 89% of all births land in the more recent half, 11% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1914 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2011 peak of 214 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lathan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#2,192
Active since
1912
Lathan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 214
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Lathan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Lathan's strongest decade.
1,558 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Lathan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 38
1910s
38 births
- 1920s 90
1920s
90 births
- 1930s 78
1930s
78 births
- 1940s 84
1940s
84 births
- 1950s 107
1950s
107 births
- 1960s 96
1960s
96 births
- 1970s 133
1970s
133 births
- 1980s 193
1980s
193 births
- 1990s 360
1990s
360 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,121 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,558 births
- 2020s 431
2020s
431 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,558 births (36% of all-time use).
How Lathan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Lathan's total volume
Lathan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lathan by state
Where Lathan concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 356 | 8.3% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 217 | 5.1% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 178 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 167 | 3.9% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 109 | 2.5% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 84 | 2.0% |
| #7 | California | | 82 | 1.9% |
| #8 | Florida | | 82 | 1.9% |
Texas share of Lathan's total US births 8.3%
Even split
356 of 4,289 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Lathan appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lathan? ▼
4,289 babies have been named Lathan since 1912. It currently ranks #2192 among boys. The peak year was 2011 with 214 births.
When was Lathan most popular? ▼
Lathan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,558 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Lathan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lathan are Texas (356 births), North Carolina (217 births), Georgia (178 births).
How long has the name Lathan been used? ▼
Lathan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 114 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lathan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Latrell, Lateef, Latroy, Latham, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lathan's data
- Lathan's decade-level peak was the 2010s (1,558 total births); usage has since declined to 431 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Lathans (356 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lathan
Nearby Names Like Lathan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lathan
Latrell Boy
#3557 3,839 births
Lateef Boy
891 births
Latroy Boy
#12627 865 births
Latham Boy
#5476 594 births
Lathen Boy
#11427 421 births
Compare Lathan side by side: Lathan vs Latrell Lathan vs Lateef Lathan vs Latroy
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lathan
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lathan: #2192 Boys' Name - 4,289 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lathan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lathan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.