Boys name · Kentucky
Nathan in Kentucky
Nathan was the 88th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 57 babies named Nathan that year. Since 1911, Kentucky families have named 8,474 babies Nathan.
Popularity over time
Nathan in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 7 | 145th |
| 1928 | 15 | 226th |
| 1944 | 13 | 255th |
| 1961 | 29 | 168th |
| 1977 | 170 | 44th |
| 1993 | 167 | 37th |
| 2009 | 127 | 50th |
| 2025 | 57 | 88th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 145th in 1911 to 88th in 2025.
The most babies named Nathan in Kentucky in a single year was 218, in 1981. Its best showing was 21st among boys names in 2004.
Across the country, Nathan reached its best rank of 7th in Utah (1995). See Nathan in every state →
How popular is Nathan in Kentucky?
Nathan was the 88th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 57 babies named Nathan that year. Since 1911, Kentucky families have named 8,474 babies Nathan.
How many babies are named Nathan in Kentucky?
In 2025, 57 babies were named Nathan in Kentucky. The most babies named Nathan in Kentucky in a single year was 218, in 1981.
What is the rank of Nathan in Kentucky?
Nathan ranked 88th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 21st among boys names in 2004.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.