Nathion
Of Greek origin, meaning "gift of God" or "gift of the divine."
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Nathion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nathion today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nathion births was 1927 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nathion. 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 Nathion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1927
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1927 SSA rank
#4,056
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Nathion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nathion 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 Nathion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nathion
The name Nathion is a relatively obscure one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. Some scholars believe it may have roots in ancient Mesopotamian languages, such as Sumerian or Akkadian, where it could be derived from words related to concepts like "life" or "rebirth." Others speculate it may have connections to ancient Greek or Roman names, potentially tracing back to words meaning "victory" or "strength."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nathion comes from a fragmentary text found in the ruins of an ancient city in present-day Syria, dating back to around the 3rd century BCE. Unfortunately, the context and details surrounding this reference are scarce, leaving much to speculation about its significance.
Throughout history, the name Nathion appears to have been relatively uncommon, with only a handful of notable individuals bearing it. One such figure was Nathion of Tyre, a philosopher and scholar who lived in the 2nd century CE. He is known for his writings on ethics and metaphysics, though only fragments of his work have survived.
In the 5th century CE, a Christian monk named Nathion is mentioned in several religious texts as having lived a life of asceticism and devotion in the deserts of Egypt. His teachings and example are said to have inspired many within the early monastic communities.
During the Middle Ages, a nobleman named Nathion de Montfort is recorded as having participated in the Crusades, fighting alongside other knights in the Holy Land in the late 12th century. His bravery and skill in battle are noted in several chronicles of the time.
In the Renaissance period, a Italian artist named Nathion Bellucci gained some renown for his intricate frescoes and paintings adorning churches and palaces in Florence and Rome. His works, while not as famous as those of his contemporaries, were praised for their attention to detail and vibrant colors.
Finally, in the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Nathion Rousseau made contributions to the Enlightenment with his essays on political theory, education, and the nature of human society. Though not as widely read as some of his peers, his ideas influenced later thinkers and movements.
While the name Nathion may not be as widely recognized as others, these historical figures demonstrate its enduring, if somewhat obscure, presence throughout various cultures and eras, leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields.
People
Nathion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nathion 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
Nathion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nathion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nathion 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 - US residents.
Is Nathion a common name?
We classify Nathion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nathion most popular?
The single biggest year for Nathion was 1927, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nathion is about 0 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 Nathion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nathion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nathion 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 Nathion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nathion 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 Nathion 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 the name Nathion?
See how many Americans are named Nathion on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.