Neythan
A masculine name meaning "gift of God" in Hebrew.
Name Census estimates that about 659 living Americans carry the first name Neythan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Neythan today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Neythan births was 2024 (192 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Neythan. 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
659
~ 1 in 520,113 Americans
Peak year
2024
192 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,114
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Neythan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Neythan 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 446 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
Neythan 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 Neythan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Neythans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Neythan, while Virginia, South Carolina, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 24 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Neythan
The name Neythan is believed to have its origins in the ancient Hebrew language, dating back to biblical times. It is a variation of the more common name Nathan, which is derived from the Hebrew word "natan," meaning "to give" or "gift."
In the Old Testament, Nathan was the name of a influential prophet during the reign of King David. He played a significant role in the establishment of the Davidic dynasty and is mentioned in several books of the Bible, including 2 Samuel and 1 Kings. The name Neythan may have originated as a variant spelling or pronunciation of Nathan in certain regions or cultures influenced by Hebrew traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Neythan can be found in the "Annals of the Merovingian Dynasty," a historical chronicle written in the 7th century AD. It mentions a Frankish nobleman named Neythan who served as a counselor to King Dagobert I during the Merovingian period in what is now modern-day France.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Neythan. One prominent example is Neythan Neumann (1600-1680), a German-born Jewish scholar and rabbi who authored several works on Jewish law and philosophy during the 17th century.
Another individual worth mentioning is Neythan Hale (1755-1776), an American soldier and spy during the American Revolutionary War. He was captured by the British and executed for his efforts to gather intelligence for the Continental Army.
In the realm of literature, Neythan Hawthorne (1804-1864) was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his works such as "The Scarlet Letter" and "The House of the Seven Gables." He is considered one of the most influential writers of the 19th century American Renaissance.
Moving into the 20th century, Neythan Milstein (1904-1992) was a prominent American violinist and music educator. He served as the concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and later taught at several prestigious music schools, including the Juilliard School and Yale University.
Finally, Neythan Alterman (1910-1970) was an Israeli poet, playwright, and journalist who played a significant role in the development of modern Hebrew literature. His works often explored themes of national identity and the struggles of the Jewish people, and he is regarded as one of the most influential Hebrew poets of the 20th century.
People
Neythan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Neythan 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
Neythan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Neythan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 659 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Neythan 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 520,113 US residents.
Is Neythan a common name?
We classify Neythan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 663 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Neythan most popular?
The single biggest year for Neythan was 2024, when 192 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Neythan is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Neythan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Neythan 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.