From Hebrew 'Natan' meaning 'he gave', Biblical name borne by the prophet who counseled King David.
Nicknames
nate · nat
Vibe
gentle
How it ages.
Nathan has held top-10 status across English-speaking nations since the 1990s with sustained strength.
The cultural moment.
Nathan has been a steady choice in North America since the 1990s. Also spelled Neythan and Naithan. Currently ranks #39 in France, #59 in Switzerland, #63 in the US, #71 in Ireland and #93 in the UK.