Nathanuel Name Popularity and Statistics
Nathanuel 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 Nathanuel?
Nathanuel is spelled N-A-T-H-A-N-U-E-L. The name has 9 letters.
Nathanuel Popularity in 2013
Rank#12,136
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 3,333 places to #12,136 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2010.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Nathanuel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1981 through 2013. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2010 | Boys | 8 | #8,803 |
| 2009 | Boys | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2008 | Boys | 16 | #5,487 |
| 2007 | Boys | 12 | #6,622 |
| 2006 | Boys | 9 | #7,998 |
| 2005 | Boys | 13 | #5,875 |
| 2004 | Boys | 13 | #5,813 |
| 2003 | Boys | 9 | #7,245 |
| 2002 | Boys | 5 | #10,667 |
| 2001 | Boys | 11 | #6,013 |
| 2000 | Boys | 9 | #6,839 |
| 1999 | Boys | 9 | #6,530 |
| 1998 | Boys | 14 | #4,650 |
| 1997 | Boys | 9 | #6,100 |
| 1996 | Boys | 10 | #5,535 |
| 1995 | Boys | 7 | #6,992 |
| 1994 | Boys | 5 | #8,800 |
| 1993 | Boys | 6 | #7,638 |
| 1992 | Boys | 11 | #4,872 |
| 1990 | Boys | 8 | #5,823 |
| 1981 | Boys | 6 | #5,468 |
When Was Nathanuel 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.
2008 · Boys
16 recorded births
National rank #5,487
1998 · Boys
14 recorded births
National rank #4,650
2005 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #5,875
2004 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #5,813
Where Nathanuel Ranked Highest in 2008
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #2,255 | 5 |