Nathaneil
boy nameNathaneil entered the US charts in 1930, peaked at #2743 in 1945, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1930–2025
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rank today
#2743
peak (1945)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3592 |
| 1940s | #3176 |
| 1950s | #3447 |
| 1960s | #4057 |
| 1970s | #4393 |
| 1980s | #4665 |
| 1990s | #6087 |
| 2000s | #6713 |
| 2010s | #10483 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Nathaneil are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nathaneil alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nathaneil in 2025?
- Nathaneil is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Nathaneil most popular?
- Nathaneil peaked in 1945, reaching #2743 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nathaneil with classmates?
- Nathaneil will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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