Nathanel
3 countries#10695 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nathanel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
885 births recorded 1917–2025 · currently #10695 · peaked in 2002 with 39 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
119 births recorded 1986–2013 · peaked in 1992 with 9 births
Most common in: Paris, Val-d'Oise
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2005–2005 · peaked in 2005 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2005–2005 · peaked in 2005 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nathanel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #3280 | — |
| 2004 | #4264 | ↓984 |
| 2005 | #4464 | ↓200 |
| 2006 | #3888 | ↑576 |
| 2007 | #4640 | ↓752 |
| 2008 | #3561 | ↑1079 |
| 2009 | #4160 | ↓599 |
| 2010 | #5047 | ↓887 |
| 2011 | #5200 | ↓153 |
| 2012 | #6626 | ↓1426 |
| 2013 | #8118 | ↓1492 |
| 2014 | #8781 | ↓663 |
| 2015 | #7491 | ↑1290 |
| 2016 | #12185 | ↓4694 |
| 2017 | #7095 | ↑5090 |
| 2018 | #9670 | ↓2575 |
| 2019 | #9756 | ↓86 |
| 2020 | #12022 | ↓2266 |
| 2022 | #10863 | ↑1159 |
| 2025 | #10695 | ↑168 |
Frequently asked questions about Nathanel
Is Nathanel a popular name?
Yes — Nathanel currently ranks #10695 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nathanel more common for boys or girls?
Nathanel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nathanel most popular?
Nathanel peaked in 2002 in United States, with 39 recorded births that year.
Is Nathanel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nathanel’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3545 in 1917 to #10695 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nathanel?
At least 1,007 babies have been recorded with the name Nathanel across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Nathanel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nathanel appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.