Lathen

“from the land of the laurel”

English origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#5372US 2023

18Births / yr

↑Rising

364All-time births

📅 Since 199200

How to pronounce Lathen

LAH·THEN

/ˈlɑ.ˈthɛn/ · stress on LAH · 2 syllables

“from the land of the laurel”

English origin · Boy name

What does Lathen mean and where does it come from?

Lathen is a relatively rare name that can be traced back to place names in England, specifically denoting individuals from regions where laurel trees grow or where the laurel was significant in culture. The name gained some attention in the 20th century and has been used intermittently across Englis

Cultural significance

Lathen has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in English-speaking communities, where it reflects values of from the land of the laurel.

Peak popularity

Reached #2857 in 2010 — currently #5372 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Lathen?

Lathen works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Lathen Grace

How popular is Lathen right now?

Rising fast — up 1691 spots — currently #5372 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2000–2023#5372 · Top 4.0%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#5372	18	▲ up 1691 · +50% births
2022	#7063	12	▼ down 1148 · -20% births
2021	#5915	15	▲ up 6746 · +200% births
2020	#12661	5	▼ down 4888 · -50% births
2015	#7773	10	▼ down 4916 · -76% births
2010	#2857	42	▲ up 1917 · +133% births
2005	#4774	18	▲ up 2482 · +100% births
2000	#7256	9	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Lathen

Best Year2010Rank #2857

Peak Count42

Average Rank#6709

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range2000 - 20238 years

The story of Lathen

Lathen is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1992. With 364 total births recorded, Lathen remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #7256 in 2000 to #5372 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Lathen in 2010:

Jacob Ethan Michael Jayden William

Lathen by decade

Lathen peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	29
2000s	153
2010s ★	177
2020s	5

💎Lathen has only 364 total recorded births since 1992 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Lathen?

Common

LatLaAthen

What names sound and feel like Lathen?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Lathen also consider these

Jathen

English · The Lord has

Laten

American · Land of the

Lathe

English · A worker who

Laythen

American · meadow town

Lathem

American · from the barn

Nathen

American · יתן

Laysen

English · A meaningful name

Layden

English · Irish

Common questions about the name Lathen

What does the name Lathen mean?

Lathen means "from the land of the laurel" — a name rooted in English tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Lathen?

Lathen is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Lathen have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Lathen?

Lathen originates from English tradition. English names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Lathen?

Lathen is a two-syllable name pronounced L AA1 T HH EH1 N. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

Is Lathen trending right now?

Lathen is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.