Dathan
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Dathan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 1,563 babies have been named Dathan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dathan is past its peak , currently ranked #9,670 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,670
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Dathan
Dathan is a boy name .
Dathan is currently ranked #9,670 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dathan include Dat, Dath, Dathy, Dathie, Day, Daie, and Datkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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