Nathan
A baby boy name with Australian ranking history, though it is not in the 2025 Top 100.
Popularity of Nathan in Australia
2018 #90→2025 outside Top 100Dropped out
Nathan is not in the 2025 Top 100 for boys. Its most recent ranked appearance is 90th in 2018. Its best recorded rank is 50th in 2008. Since first appearing at 50th in 2008, it has moved down 40 places overall. Before dropping out of the latest Top 100, it moved from 100th in 2016 to 90th in 2018.
View yearly ranks
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2018 | #90 |
| 2016 | #100 |
| 2015 | #88 |
| 2014 | #95 |
| 2013 | #56 |
| 2012 | #71 |
| 2011 | #82 |
| 2010 | #58 |
| 2009 | #86 |
| 2008 | #50 |
Quick answers
Questions about Nathan
Is Nathan a popular name in Australia?
Nathan is not in the 2025 Top 100 for baby boys. Its most recent appearance was #90 in 2018.
Is Nathan becoming more popular?
Yes. Nathan moved from #100 in 2016 to #90 in 2018, a rise of 10 places. Over the full visible history it moved from #50 in 2008 to #90 in 2018.
Is Nathan a girl or boy name?
On Baby Names Australia, Nathan appears as a baby boy name.
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About the data
Popularity figures use the Australian ranking datasets used by Baby Names Australia, with source-priority rules applied where public sources overlap.
Latest data year
2018
Last updated
2026-08-20