Lathon
Pronunciation: [ l-ATH-uhn ]
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Lathon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 96 babies have been named Lathon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lathon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,472 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,472
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Lathon
Lathon is a boy name .
Lathon is currently ranked #12,472 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lathon 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 Lathon include Lathan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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