Lathen
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lathen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 416 babies have been named Lathen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lathen is past its peak , currently ranked #22,170 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #22,170
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Lathen
Lathen is a boy name .
Lathen is currently ranked #22,170 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lathen include Lat, Lath, Lathy, Lathie, Lay, Laie, and Latkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lathen include Lathan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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