Nathann
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has given."
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Nathann. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nathann today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nathann births was 2000 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nathann. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nathann. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2000
6 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#9,938
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Nathann: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nathann by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nathann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nathann
The name Nathann is derived from the Hebrew name Natan, meaning "he gave" or "gift of God." It has its roots in the ancient Hebrew language and culture, with the earliest recorded use dating back to biblical times.
In the Old Testament, Natan was the name of a prophet who lived during the reign of King David and played a significant role in rebuking the king for his transgression with Bathsheba. The name Natan appears multiple times in the Bible, indicating its popularity among the ancient Israelites.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Nathann was Nathaniel, a disciple of Jesus Christ mentioned in the Gospel of John. Nathaniel was initially skeptical of Jesus being the Messiah but later became a devoted follower after their encounter under the fig tree.
Throughout history, the name Nathann has been borne by several notable figures. One of the most well-known was Natan the Babylonian, a Jewish astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 10th century CE. He made significant contributions to the development of the Hebrew calendar and the study of astronomy.
Another prominent historical figure with the name Nathann was Nathaniel Hawthorne, the renowned American novelist and short story writer who lived from 1804 to 1864. He is best known for his works such as "The Scarlet Letter" and "The House of the Seven Gables."
Nathaniel Bowditch, an American mathematician and navigator, also bore the name Nathann. He lived from 1773 to 1838 and is credited with making significant contributions to the field of navigation, including publishing the influential work "The New American Practical Navigator."
In the realm of politics, Nathaniel Macon, an American statesman and politician, served as a U.S. Representative and Senator from North Carolina in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, spanning the years 1758 to 1837.
Nathaniel Philbrick, a contemporary American author and historian, has also carried on the tradition of the name Nathann. Born in 1956, he is known for his works on maritime history, including the acclaimed book "In the Heart of the Sea."
While the name Nathann has its origins in ancient Hebrew culture, it has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, becoming a popular name across various regions and ethnicities throughout history.
People
Nathann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nathann as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nathann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nathann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nathann going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Nathann a common name?
We classify Nathann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nathann most popular?
The single biggest year for Nathann was 2000, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nathann is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nathann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nathann a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nathann in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nathann still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nathann in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nathann can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Nathann as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.