Nathanael
5 countries#632 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nathanael was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
22,244 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #632 · peaked in 2000 with 609 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
8,685 births recorded 1963–2022 · currently #1187 · peaked in 2009 with 589 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, La Réunion, Martinique, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,404 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 2013 with 79 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,335 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1055 · peaked in 2013 with 75 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
51 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 2004 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
18 births recorded 2000–2023 · peaked in 2000 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nathanael’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #455 | — |
| 2007 | #462 | ↓7 |
| 2008 | #513 | ↓51 |
| 2009 | #466 | ↑47 |
| 2010 | #538 | ↓72 |
| 2011 | #579 | ↓41 |
| 2012 | #584 | ↓5 |
| 2013 | #557 | ↑27 |
| 2014 | #582 | ↓25 |
| 2015 | #580 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #621 | ↓41 |
| 2017 | #644 | ↓23 |
| 2018 | #717 | ↓73 |
| 2019 | #710 | ↑7 |
| 2020 | #718 | ↓8 |
| 2021 | #780 | ↓62 |
| 2022 | #777 | ↑3 |
| 2023 | #719 | ↑58 |
| 2024 | #674 | ↑45 |
| 2025 | #632 | ↑42 |
Frequently asked questions about Nathanael
Is Nathanael a popular name?
Yes — Nathanael currently ranks #632 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nathanael more common for boys or girls?
Nathanael is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nathanael most popular?
Nathanael peaked in 2000 in United States, with 609 recorded births that year.
Is Nathanael rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nathanael’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3392 in 1915 to #632 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nathanael?
At least 32,333 babies have been recorded with the name Nathanael across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Nathanael popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nathanael appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nathanael?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nathanael include Kenzo, Sincere, Zayd, Raul.
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