Nathanael
boy name#632 in 2025Nathanael entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #405 in 1998, ranks #632 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1915–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3375 |
| 1920s | #3934 |
| 1930s | #3075 |
| 1940s | #2794 |
| 1950s | #3071 |
| 1960s | #2150 |
| 1970s | #767 |
| 1980s | #462 |
| 1990s | #471 |
| 2000s | #455 |
| 2010s | #611 |
| 2020s | #717 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nathanael has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida.
Fashion outlook
Nathanael sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Nathanael today is about where Jewel stood in 1934 — 27 years past a #405-sized peak. By 1949, Jewel had settled around #912.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 21,500 people named Nathanael are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nathanael alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nathanael in 2025?
- Nathanael ranks #632 among US boy names in 2025, with 442 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nathanael most popular?
- Nathanael peaked in 1998, reaching #405 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nathanael with classmates?
- Nathanael will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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