Baby Name Popularity Profile

Nathanael

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Nathanael.

✦ God has given 🌍 Hebrew biblical traditional
National Rank (2025) #632
All-Time Peak Rank #406 Achieved 1998
Total U.S. Births 22,227 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 99.9% Boy / 0.1% Girl Male Archetype
First Recorded 1915 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2000s 609 births in 2000
πŸ’‘ The Nathanael Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning God has given
Language Origin Hebrew
Origin Type single
Derived from the Hebrew name Netan'el (Χ Φ°Χͺַנְא֡ל) meaning 'God has given'.
Common Nicknames
Nate Nat
Alternative Spellings
Nathaniel Nethaniel
Pronunciation: NATH-uh-nel
Themes & Categories
biblical traditional
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Nathanael

According to SSA data, Nathanael achieved its highest historical rank of #406 in 1998. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2000 with 609 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 7.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 83 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Nathanael across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift -7.9% Decline
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 609 births in 2000
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 26 yrs
Registry Streak 83 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 19
1920s: 23
1930s: 50
1940s: 63
1950s: 78
1960s: 174
1970s: 1,491
1980s: 3,514
1990s: 4,606
2000s: 5,712
2010s: 4,292
2020s: 2,205

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Nat-han-ael
Letter Count 9 letters
Spelling Complexity Complex
Length Percentile Longer than 92.2% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 92.2% of SSA names. Starts with N, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Oregon
Top States Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Florida, Colorado
States with Data 46
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Oregon #513 371 1999 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #594 630 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #662 458 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #485 1,161 2014 +35.7% Growth
Colorado #664 400 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #601 239 2000 Insufficient historical volume
California #498 2,753 2000 +20.8% Growth
Indiana #921 639 2000 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #488 575 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #544 1,818 2007 +33.3% Growth
Tennessee Unranked 503 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #631 502 1997 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #919 616 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #499 319 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #625 363 1977 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #437 550 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #916 897 2000 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #1072 685 1999 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #456 427 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 183 1990 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #1068 890 2000 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 222 1999 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 321 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #1104 743 1995 Insufficient historical volume
New York #633 1,118 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #548 156 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #381 47 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #533 387 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 53 2013 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 72 1998 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #834 178 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 210 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 128 1999 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #843 173 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 148 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 104 1992 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 22 1983 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 64 1983 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 18 1997 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 23 1978 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 35 2000 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 10 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 5 2003 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 5 1993 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota #290 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume

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