boys' name 1969–2024

Nathan

Nathan is losing ground — from #97 in 1969 to #121 in 2024.

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#121 last ranked in 2024
78 registrations that year
32,359 total 1969–2024

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).

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Peak 1981 · 1,164
Low 2022 · 71
Years tracked 54

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By state & territory — 2024

How often Nathan was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Nathan popularity by state — 2024Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: no data for this yearTasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: 78 (rank #100)Western Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Nathan — popularity by state & territory in 2024. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in Victoria (78 babies)

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78 #100
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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.