Nathaniel
5 countries#140 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nathaniel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
288,265 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #140 · peaked in 2002 with 6,829 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
11,892 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #262 · peaked in 2011 with 567 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
11,126 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #157 · peaked in 2012 with 536 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,897 births recorded 1961–2022 · currently #824 · peaked in 2021 with 71 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Bouches-du-Rhône, Nord, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
566 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #269 · peaked in 2017 with 29 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
200 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #212 · peaked in 2019 with 11 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nathaniel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #69 | — |
| 2007 | #82 | ↓13 |
| 2008 | #77 | ↑5 |
| 2009 | #75 | ↑2 |
| 2010 | #81 | ↓6 |
| 2011 | #84 | ↓3 |
| 2012 | #84 | — |
| 2013 | #91 | ↓7 |
| 2014 | #94 | ↓3 |
| 2015 | #96 | ↓2 |
| 2016 | #103 | ↓7 |
| 2017 | #112 | ↓9 |
| 2018 | #116 | ↓4 |
| 2019 | #122 | ↓6 |
| 2020 | #125 | ↓3 |
| 2021 | #133 | ↓8 |
| 2022 | #138 | ↓5 |
| 2023 | #143 | ↓5 |
| 2024 | #144 | ↓1 |
| 2025 | #140 | ↑4 |
Frequently asked questions about Nathaniel
Is Nathaniel a popular name?
Yes — Nathaniel currently ranks #140 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nathaniel more common for boys or girls?
Nathaniel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nathaniel most popular?
Nathaniel peaked in 2002 in United States, with 6,829 recorded births that year.
Is Nathaniel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nathaniel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #200 in 1880 to #140 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nathaniel?
At least 302,054 babies have been recorded with the name Nathaniel across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Nathaniel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nathaniel appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nathaniel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nathaniel include Leon, Declan, Beckett, Zion.
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