Nethaniel
boy nameNethaniel entered the US charts in 1991, peaked at #4919 in 2002, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1991–2025
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rank today
#4919
peak (2002)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #6243 |
| 2000s | #7160 |
| 2010s | #8986 |
| 2020s | #11589 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Nethaniel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nethaniel alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nethaniel in 2025?
- Nethaniel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Nethaniel most popular?
- Nethaniel peaked in 2002, reaching #4919 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nethaniel with classmates?
- Nethaniel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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