Lathe

Lathe is an uncommon masculine name with distinctive industrial origins. Derived from the Old English word for a machine tool used for shaping wood or metal, Lathe represents craftsmanship and precision. While primarily known as a tool, its adoption as a personal name reflects modern parents' attraction to unique occupational and object-based names. With its short, strong sound and single-syllable structure, Lathe offers a rare alternative to more common masculine names. Though extremely rare in usage data, it appeals to parents seeking distinctive, strong-sounding names with connotations of skill and creation.

Pronounced LAYTH.

As of October 2026, Lathe ranked #13571 in US births in 2007 SSA, peaked at #5422 in 1972.