Neithan Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Neithan is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Neithan?
Neithan is spelled N-E-I-T-H-A-N. The name has 7 letters.
Neithan at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Neithan is believed to derive from a Gaelic term meaning “little champion” or “fighter.”
- Origin
- The name Neithan may derive from Scottish Gaelic origins and is commonly associated with warrior or champion meanings within Gaelic culture.
- Pronunciation
- NAY-than · 2 syllables
Neithan Popularity in 2025
Rank#723
Recorded Births371
- Boys usage rose 648 places to #723 and recorded 234 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Neithan Mean?
Neithan is believed to derive from a Gaelic term meaning “little champion” or “fighter.”
Origin: The name Neithan may derive from Scottish Gaelic origins and is commonly associated with warrior or champion meanings within Gaelic culture.
How Do You Pronounce Neithan?
PronunciationNAY-than
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Neithan?
- History
- Neithan appears in medieval Scottish documents and has had limited use mainly in Gaelic-speaking regions.
Neithan Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 371 | #723 |
| 2024 | Boys | 137 | #1,371 |
| 2023 | Boys | 67 | #2,147 |
| 2022 | Boys | 43 | #2,919 |
| 2021 | Boys | 30 | #3,651 |
| 2020 | Boys | 30 | #3,570 |
| 2019 | Boys | 37 | #3,143 |
| 2018 | Boys | 43 | #2,796 |
| 2017 | Boys | 34 | #3,312 |
| 2016 | Boys | 23 | #4,327 |
| 2015 | Boys | 21 | #4,545 |
| 2014 | Boys | 18 | #5,066 |
| 2013 | Boys | 12 | #6,603 |
| 2011 | Boys | 9 | #8,079 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
| 2009 | Boys | 6 | #10,994 |
| 2008 | Boys | 7 | #9,871 |
| 2006 | Boys | 6 | #10,662 |
| 2003 | Boys | 7 | #8,643 |
When Was Neithan Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
371 recorded births
National rank #723
2024 · Boys
137 recorded births
National rank #1,371
2023 · Boys
67 recorded births
National rank #2,147
2022 · Boys
43 recorded births
National rank #2,919
Where Neithan Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #319 | 17 |
| CO | #441 | 13 |
| TX | #469 | 71 |
| TN | #520 | 14 |
| OR | #529 | 6 |
| IL | #532 | 18 |
| NJ | #576 | 12 |
| LA | #591 | 7 |