Jathan is an unusual yet appealing given name of unknown etymology, appearing to be a blend of the popular names Jacob and Jonathan. It gained some popularity in the United States during the late 20th century but remains relatively rare today. The name Jathan consists of five letters and has a pleasant rhythm when spoken aloud.
The name Jathan experienced significant growth in popularity starting from the late 1970s to the early 2000s, peaking in 2005 with 83 births. However, it has been declining steadily since then, reaching a recent low of 10 births in 2022. Overall, there have been 1480 births named Jathan from 1971 to 2023.