Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Nathanel
3 syllablesPeak year: 20028 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nathanel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Nathanel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nathanel |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
Nathanel through the decades
- Nathanel peaked in 2002, when 39 babies were named Nathanel in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2022), use of Nathanel has fallen 67% compared to the 10 years before that.