Nathanial
2 countries#3450 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nathanial was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
10,578 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #3450 · peaked in 1999 with 371 births
Most common in: California, Ohio, Texas, Michigan, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
356 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 1998 with 26 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
356 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1998 with 26 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nathanial’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #727 | — |
| 2007 | #808 | ↓81 |
| 2008 | #926 | ↓118 |
| 2009 | #1014 | ↓88 |
| 2010 | #1056 | ↓42 |
| 2011 | #1319 | ↓263 |
| 2012 | #1617 | ↓298 |
| 2013 | #1709 | ↓92 |
| 2014 | #2175 | ↓466 |
| 2015 | #2486 | ↓311 |
| 2016 | #2477 | ↑9 |
| 2017 | #2388 | ↑89 |
| 2018 | #3240 | ↓852 |
| 2019 | #3426 | ↓186 |
| 2020 | #3570 | ↓144 |
| 2021 | #3497 | ↑73 |
| 2022 | #4850 | ↓1353 |
| 2023 | #3566 | ↑1284 |
| 2024 | #3693 | ↓127 |
| 2025 | #3450 | ↑243 |
Frequently asked questions about Nathanial
Is Nathanial a popular name?
Yes — Nathanial currently ranks #3450 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nathanial more common for boys or girls?
Nathanial is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nathanial most popular?
Nathanial peaked in 1999 in United States, with 371 recorded births that year.
Is Nathanial rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nathanial’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #909 in 1880 to #3450 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nathanial?
At least 10,934 babies have been recorded with the name Nathanial across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Nathanial popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nathanial appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Nathanial?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nathanial include Nahom, Naksh, Olen, Oz.
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