Nataniel
Every Nataniel since 1977 — 670 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nataniel
Nataniel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,058 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 670 American babies have been named Nataniel. Its peak came in 2008, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nataniel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nataniel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #6,058 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,823 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,488 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4,968 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,059 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,653 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,037 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,466 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,554 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,478 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,249 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,411 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,112 |
| 2012 | 21 | #4,632 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,615 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,961 |
| 2009 | 26 | #4,002 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3,624 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,611 |
| 2006 | 14 | #6,004 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,148 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,941 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,564 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,634 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,938 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,975 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,400 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,937 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,954 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nataniel in 2025?
Nataniel ranked #6,058 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nataniel?
670 babies have been named Nataniel in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nataniel most popular?
Nataniel peaked in 2008, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Nataniel a boy or girl name?
Nataniel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nataniel rising or falling?
Nataniel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.