Total births
290
Boys' name · since 1990
Naithan
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 290 babies named Naithan, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12902
- among boys today
- 290
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Naithan currently ranks #12902 among boys' names in America, with 290 babies recorded since 1990.
Social Security Administration records show Naithan recorded 290 times among boys since 1990, holding rank #12902 nationally today, ahead of 10% 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 1990 to 2025.
- #12902 among boys today
- 290 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 10% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Naithan is currently the #12902 boys' name in America, more common than 10% of boys - 290 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #12902
- among boys today
- 290
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 10%
- more common than other boys
Naithan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12902
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 10% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Naithan was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
20 babies were named Naithan in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Naithan compares
290 45th percentile among 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
Naithan's all-time total is 21% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Naithan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 290 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 20 | 23 | 22,252 |
Naithan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Naithan's full recorded timeline at 2011, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1990, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Naithan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#12,902
Active since
1990
Naithan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Naithan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Naithan's strongest decade.
119 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Naithan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s
2000s
117 births
- 2010s
2010s
119 births
- 2020s 42
2020s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 119 births (41% of all-time use).
Naithan by state
Where Naithan concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 34 | 11.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.7% |
California share of Naithan's total US births 11.7%
Even split
34 of 290 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Naithan? ▼
Since 1990, Social Security records show 290 babies named Naithan. Today it holds rank #12902 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 20 births.
When was Naithan most popular? ▼
Naithan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 119 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Naithan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Naithan are California (34 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Naithan been used? ▼
Naithan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1990, spanning 36 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Naithan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naim, Nainoa, Nain, Naif, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Naithan's data
- Naithan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (119 total births) through the 2020s (42) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Naithans (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Naithan
Nearby Names Like Naithan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Naithan
Naim Boy
#1581 2,697 births
Nainoa Boy
#4378 621 births
Nain Boy
#5342 304 births
Naif Boy
#11290 168 births
Nai Boy
82 births
Compare Naithan side by side: Naithan vs Naim Naithan vs Nainoa Naithan vs Nain
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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, 1990–2025 (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. "Naithan: #12902 Boys' Name - 290 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/naithan. 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 Naithan 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.