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Nathanel

Boy

Meaning of Nathanel: Hebrew: 'God has given'

Nathanel is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10649th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#10649

6 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

885

First recorded 1917 · peak 2002

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 7 babies1982: 14 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 17 babies1985: 13 babies1986: 8 babies1987: 17 babies1988: 20 babies1989: 12 babies1990: 15 babies19901991: 8 babies1992: 9 babies1993: 16 babies1994: 11 babies1995: 11 babies1996: 20 babies1997: 18 babies1998: 25 babies1999: 17 babies2000: 14 babies20002001: 22 babies2002: 39 babies2003: 28 babies2004: 20 babies2005: 19 babies2006: 25 babies2007: 20 babies2008: 30 babies2009: 24 babies2010: 18 babies20102011: 17 babies2012: 12 babies2013: 9 babies2014: 8 babies2015: 10 babies2016: 5 babies2017: 11 babies2018: 7 babies2019: 7 babies2020: 5 babies20202021: 0 babies2022: 6 babies2023: 0 babies2024: 0 babies2025: 6 babies
US babies named Nathanel per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 39.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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