Nathan
Nathan is losing ground — from #97 in 1969 to #121 in 2024.
Note: Nathan hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2024. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
Registrations dropped from 80 to 78 (-2%).
Peak popularity was in 1981 (1,164 registrations).
Neighbours in the 2024 ranking
Names with similar popularity. If you're considering Nathan, you might also like these:
By state & territory — 2024
How often Nathan was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
Show full data table
Most popular in Victoria (78 babies)
In 2024: 78 babies named Nathan across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Nathan?
- Between 1969 and 2024, Nathan was registered for 32,359 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Nathan a popular name in Australia?
- Nathan has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2024, when it last ranked #121 with 78 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.