Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Laithan

Name: Popularity of the name Laithan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Laithan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#5,045 (2010)

Total Babies

145

5-Yr Trend

-21%

2007

First Year

2024

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#5045

Peak Rank

145

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Laithan

Laithan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 18 Laithans were born — ranking #5,045 that year. As of 2026, Laithan ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, falling sharply (-21%). In total, more than 145 Laithans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Laithan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Laithan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Lathan
Lathen
Louthan
Lathing
Layman
Layton
Laymen
Leighton
Latham
Lamen
Laken
Leyton

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Laithan

What does the name Laithan mean?

Laithan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Laithan in 2026?

In 2026, Laithan ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Laithan most popular?

Laithan reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #5,045 that year with 18 babies given the name.

Is Laithan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Laithan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Laithan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Laithan include Kealan, Khayri, Berk. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Laithan

Laithan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 145 births in the dataset. Laithan's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #5,045. Use the chart and map above to compare Laithan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.