Nathanaël Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Nathanaël is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Nathanaël?
Nathanaël is spelled N-A-T-H-A-N-A-Ë-L. The name has 9 letters.
Nathanaël at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The name Nathanael means “gift of God” or “given by God.”
- Origin
- Nathanael is commonly associated with Hebrew origins, derived from the Hebrew name Netan'el.
- Pronunciation
- na-THAN-a-el · 4 syllables
Nathanaël Popularity in 2025
Rank#632
Recorded Births442
- Boys usage rose 42 places to #632 and recorded 35 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Nathanaël Mean?
The name Nathanael means “gift of God” or “given by God.”
Origin: Nathanael is commonly associated with Hebrew origins, derived from the Hebrew name Netan'el.
How Do You Pronounce Nathanaël?
Pronunciationna-THAN-a-el
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Nathanaël?
- History
- Nathanael appears in biblical texts as a figure in the New Testament. It has been used historically in religious and cultural contexts related to Christianity and Judaism.
Nathanaël Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 442 | #632 |
| 2024 | Boys | 407 | #674 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5 | #15,194 |
| 2023 | Boys | 369 | #719 |
| 2022 | Boys | 325 | #777 |
| 2021 | Boys | 317 | #780 |
| 2020 | Boys | 345 | #718 |
| 2019 | Boys | 348 | #710 |
| 2018 | Boys | 337 | #717 |
| 2017 | Boys | 402 | #644 |
| 2016 | Boys | 431 | #621 |
| 2015 | Boys | 480 | #580 |
| 2014 | Boys | 477 | #582 |
| 2013 | Boys | 471 | #557 |
| 2012 | Boys | 438 | #584 |
| 2011 | Boys | 433 | #579 |
| 2010 | Boys | 475 | #538 |
| 2009 | Boys | 586 | #466 |
| 2008 | Boys | 531 | #513 |
| 2007 | Boys | 598 | #462 |
| 2006 | Boys | 594 | #455 |
| 2005 | Boys | 577 | #448 |
| 2004 | Boys | 595 | #435 |
| 2003 | Boys | 539 | #466 |
When Was Nathanaël Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2000 · Boys
609 recorded births
National rank #408
1998 · Boys
600 recorded births
National rank #405
2007 · Boys
598 recorded births
National rank #462
2004 · Boys
595 recorded births
National rank #435
Where Nathanaël Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #257 | 5 |
| NV | #362 | 8 |
| GA | #428 | 26 |
| MA | #438 | 11 |
| VA | #473 | 16 |
| OR | #474 | 7 |
| MD | #475 | 10 |
| FL | #478 | 38 |