Neithan
A modern invented name derived from Nikhil, meaning "whole, entire, complete".
Name Census estimates that about 531 living Americans carry the first name Neithan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Neithan today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Neithan births was 2024 (137 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Neithan. 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.
People living today
531
~ 1 in 645,488 Americans
Peak year
2024
137 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,373
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Neithan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Neithan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 307 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Neithan 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 Neithan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Neithans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Neithan, while Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Colorado recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Neithan
The name Neithan is a relatively obscure and uncommon name with origins that are somewhat uncertain. It is believed to have originated from a combination of two ancient words – the Germanic word "neit" meaning "brave" or "daring", and the Hebrew word "than" meaning "gift" or "grace". This suggests that the name may have derived from a blend of Germanic and Hebrew linguistic roots, potentially referring to a "brave gift" or a "daring grace".
One theory suggests that the name Neithan may have first appeared in medieval Germany or the region around the Rhine River, where there was a confluence of Germanic and Judeo-Christian influences. However, there are no definitive records or historical texts that can conclusively confirm this origin or provide a clear timeline for the emergence of the name.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Neithan appears to be in a 16th-century German chronicle, where it is mentioned as the name of a minor noble or knight. Unfortunately, details about this individual's life and accomplishments are scarce.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Neithan, though their fame and legacies are relatively obscure. Neithan Brueckner (1687-1753) was a German theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on the relationship between faith and reason. Neithan Albrecht (1795-1856) was a Prussian military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later served as a military advisor to the Duke of Brunswick.
In the 19th century, Neithan Fitzroy (1819-1892) was a British explorer and naval officer who participated in several expeditions to the Arctic regions and authored books about his adventures. Neithan Tschudi (1851-1911) was a Swiss mountaineer and cartographer who made significant contributions to the mapping and exploration of the Swiss Alps.
More recently, Neithan Grayson (1923-2004) was an American author and journalist who wrote several novels and non-fiction works about the American West and Native American cultures.
While the name Neithan has been used sporadically throughout history, it has never achieved widespread popularity or recognition. Its precise origins and meaning remain shrouded in mystery, making it a curious and enigmatic name that carries a sense of antiquity and uniqueness.
People
Neithan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Neithan 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
Neithan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Neithan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 531 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Neithan 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 645,488 US residents.
Is Neithan a common name?
We classify Neithan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 535 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Neithan most popular?
The single biggest year for Neithan was 2024, when 137 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Neithan is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Neithan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Neithan 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.
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.