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Latham

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Latham Pronunciation

Latham is pronounced LAY-thəm /ˈleɪ.θəm/High

Meaning: From the English surname Latham — from Old Norse hlaða, 'a barn' — 'the place of the barns; (the dweller at) the barns'Medium

In 30 seconds: The place of the barns: Latham is an English/Norse surname — 'the barns'. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin MediumNorse, English
MeaningFrom the English surname Latham — from Old Norse hlaða, 'a barn' — 'the place of the barns; (the dweller at) the barns'
U.S. rank (2024)#5551 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 581

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519172024

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

History & Origin

Latham comes from the English surname Latham — from Old Norse hlaða, 'a barn' — 'the place of the barns; one who lived at the barns' (a place-name in northern England). A crisp, modern surname-name (said 'LAY-thəm'; nickname Lath).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-place-of-the-barns at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Latham means 'the place of the barns; the dweller at the barns' (Old Norse hlaða, 'a barn') — an English place and surname — a crisp, modern name (said 'LAY-thəm').
Overall data confidence 62%
References — Latham — surname etymology

Variations

LathomLaytham

Nicknames

Lath

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How do you pronounce Latham?

Latham is pronounced LAY-thəm (/ˈleɪ.θəm/). Press play above to hear Latham said aloud.

How do you say Latham?

Latham is said LAY-thəm (/ˈleɪ.θəm/). Press play above to hear Latham said aloud.

What does the name Latham mean?

Latham is an English/Norse surname, 'the place of the barns'.

Is Latham a boy or girl name?

Latham is a boy's name.

How popular is Latham?

Latham is a rare name in the U.S.

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