An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.
Neythan is a boy's baby name, a creative respelling of Nathan, from Hebrew Natan, meaning 'he gave' or 'gift of God.'
The unusual spelling distinguishes it visually from the common Nathan while maintaining the same pronunciation. Parents who love the warmth and biblical grounding of Nathan but want a more individual spelling on paper often gravitate toward Neythan or similar variants. It retains the gentle, generous spirit the original Hebrew meaning conveys.
Neythan has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2008.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 446 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 208 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 9 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 192 | #1114 |
| 2023 | 88 | #1826 |
| 2022 | 79 | #1962 |
| 2021 | 50 | #2609 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3113 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3134 |
| 2018 | 45 | #2734 |
| 2017 | 30 | #3648 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4278 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4370 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6524 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6912 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6551 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13741 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13684 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8803 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2008–2024) · Methodology