Boy nameCurrently #11,880 in the USSteady
Nethaniel
3 syllablesPeak year: 20049 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
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Nethaniel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nethaniel |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Nethaniel through the decades
- Nethaniel peaked in 2004, when 16 babies were named Nethaniel in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2010–2024), use of Nethaniel has fallen 28% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nethaniel currently ranks #11,880 in the US and is holding steady.