Lathaniel
boy nameLathaniel entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #3216 in 1956, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1956–2025
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rank today
#3216
peak (1956)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3216 |
| 1970s | #4605 |
| 1980s | #5690 |
| 1990s | #7149 |
| 2000s | #9032 |
| 2010s | #10180 |
| 2020s | #11376 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Lathaniel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lathaniel alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lathaniel in 2025?
- Lathaniel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Lathaniel most popular?
- Lathaniel peaked in 1956, reaching #3216 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lathaniel with classmates?
- Lathaniel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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