Nathaniel
girl nameNathaniel entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2565 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2565
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4058 |
| 1920s | #3408 |
| 1930s | #3619 |
| 1940s | #3773 |
| 1950s | #3247 |
| 1960s | #4372 |
| 1970s | #4027 |
| 1980s | #3374 |
| 1990s | #8437 |
| 2000s | #10105 |
| 2010s | #13122 |
| 2020s | #13523 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Nathaniel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nathaniel alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nathaniel in 2025?
- Nathaniel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nathaniel most popular?
- Nathaniel peaked in 1975, reaching #2565 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nathaniel with classmates?
- Nathaniel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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