Boys name · North Carolina
Nathan in North Carolina
Nathan was the 73rd most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 158 babies named Nathan that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 14,647 babies Nathan.
Popularity over time
Nathan in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 15 | 88th |
| 1926 | 33 | 178th |
| 1943 | 32 | 200th |
| 1959 | 58 | 152nd |
| 1976 | 161 | 53rd |
| 1992 | 214 | 50th |
| 2009 | 325 | 34th |
| 2025 | 158 | 73rd |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 88th in 1910 to 73rd in 2025.
The most babies named Nathan in North Carolina in a single year was 411, in 2008. Its best showing was 28th among boys names in 2008.
Across the country, Nathan reached its best rank of 7th in Utah (1995). See Nathan in every state →
How popular is Nathan in North Carolina?
Nathan was the 73rd most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 158 babies named Nathan that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 14,647 babies Nathan.
How many babies are named Nathan in North Carolina?
In 2025, 158 babies were named Nathan in North Carolina. The most babies named Nathan in North Carolina in a single year was 411, in 2008.
What is the rank of Nathan in North Carolina?
Nathan ranked 73rd among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 28th among boys names in 2008.
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.