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.
North America experienced Nathan's rise to top 5 starting 1990, sustained through 2024, second only to Michael for consistency in popularity. Currently ranks #29 in France and #62 in the US.