Nathanel Name Popularity and Statistics
Nathanel is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Nathanel?
Nathanel is spelled N-A-T-H-A-N-E-L. The name has 8 letters.
Nathanel Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,695
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage rose 168 places to #10,695 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2022.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nathanel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1999 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 6 | #10,695 |
| 2022 | Boys | 6 | #10,863 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Boys | 7 | #9,756 |
| 2018 | Boys | 7 | #9,670 |
| 2017 | Boys | 11 | #7,095 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5 | #12,185 |
| 2015 | Boys | 10 | #7,491 |
| 2014 | Boys | 8 | #8,781 |
| 2013 | Boys | 9 | #8,118 |
| 2012 | Boys | 12 | #6,626 |
| 2011 | Boys | 17 | #5,200 |
| 2010 | Boys | 18 | #5,047 |
| 2009 | Boys | 24 | #4,160 |
| 2008 | Boys | 30 | #3,561 |
| 2007 | Boys | 20 | #4,640 |
| 2006 | Boys | 25 | #3,888 |
| 2005 | Boys | 19 | #4,464 |
| 2004 | Boys | 20 | #4,264 |
| 2003 | Boys | 28 | #3,280 |
| 2002 | Boys | 39 | #2,504 |
| 2001 | Boys | 22 | #3,721 |
| 2000 | Boys | 14 | #5,040 |
| 1999 | Boys | 17 | #4,162 |
When Was Nathanel 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.
2002 · Boys
39 recorded births
National rank #2,504
2008 · Boys
30 recorded births
National rank #3,561
2003 · Boys
28 recorded births
National rank #3,280
2006 · Boys
25 recorded births
National rank #3,888
Where Nathanel Ranked Highest in 2010
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,840 | 5 |