boy's name
Naethan
NAY-thun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 98
Naethan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 2003, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 663,130 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Naethan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Naethan?
In 2025, Naethan was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Naethan Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
How Naethan Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Naëthan | Naëthan is Naethan written with a diaeresis, used in France, where it ranks #5,232. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Naethan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Naethan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Naethan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Naethan
- English NAY-thun
Sibling Names for Naethan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Naethan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Naethan
How popular is the name Naethan?
In 2025, Naethan was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Naethan a girl's or a boy's name?
Naethan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Naethan?
Naethan has 2 syllables.
When was Naethan most popular?
Naethan peaked in 2003, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Naethan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Naethan currently ranks #12,566 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.