Natnael
Every Natnael since 1991 — 392 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Natnael
Natnael is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,774 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 392 American babies have been named Natnael. Its peak came in 2016, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Natnael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Natnael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,774 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,599 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,714 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,726 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,632 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,981 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,434 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,563 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,981 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,062 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,210 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,815 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,505 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,549 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,868 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,408 |
| 2009 | 15 | #6,002 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,068 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,614 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,355 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8,105 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,942 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,657 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,392 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,911 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,728 |
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Famous people named Natnael
- Natnael Berhane Cyclist · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Natnael in 2025?
Natnael ranked #5,774 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Natnael?
392 babies have been named Natnael in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Natnael most popular?
Natnael peaked in 2016, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Natnael a boy or girl name?
Natnael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Natnael rising or falling?
Natnael is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Natnael?
Well-known people named Natnael include Natnael Berhane (cyclist).