Jatin

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How to Pronounce Jatin

Pronounced JAH-tin /ˈdʒɑːtɪn/Medium

Meaning: Jatin comes from the Sanskrit jatin, 'one who has matted hair (jata)', a revered epithet of the god Shiva, who is depicted with matted locks.Medium

In 30 seconds: Jatin is a Sanskrit boy's name meaning 'having matted hair,' an epithet of the god Shiva. It appeared for United States boys from the late nineteen-seventies and rose with Indian-American families (said JAH-tin).

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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian

MeaningJatin comes from the Sanskrit jatin, 'one who has matted hair (jata)', a revered epithet of the god Shiva, who is depicted with matted locks.

U.S. rank (2023)#13035 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 312

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jatin is a traditional Sanskrit name brought to the United States by Indian immigrant families. Its American use rose gently, reaching a modest high around 2002.

Even at that peak it was given to only a couple dozen boys a year, keeping it rare nationwide while familiar within Indian-American communities. It reads clearly as a heritage name.

Did you know? The name honors Shiva, whose matted locks (jata) are a well-known feature in Hindu iconography, so Jatin carries a devotional resonance for many families.

Overall data confidence 60%

References - Jatin — Sanskrit jatin 'having matted hair'; epithet of Shiva; Indian given name

Variations

JatanJitinJaatin

Nicknames

JatJay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jatin mean?

It is a Sanskrit name meaning 'having matted hair,' an epithet of the god Shiva.

How do you pronounce Jatin?

It's said JAH-tin /ˈdʒɑːtɪn/, two syllables stressed on the first.

Is Jatin a boy or girl name?

Jatin is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jatin?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only a couple dozen boys a year at its peak in the early two-thousands.