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Nathanael
OriginVariation of Nathaniel, Hebrew, Greek, "gift of God"
Meaning"gift of God"
GenderBoy
US Rank#632
Top 1000
About Nathanael
Nathaniel is a wonderful classic name and Nathanael, the ancient Greek or Hebrew form, is as appealing and versatile. Appearing in the Top 1000 in England and Wales and the US, alternative spelling Nathanaël is a top choice in France.
As of October 2026, Nathanael ranked #632 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #406 in 1998.
Editor's take: The name Nathanael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God".
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #584 | 476 | 247.8 |
| 2015 | #579 | 480 | 250.4 |
| 2016 | #624 | 429 | 226.1 |
| 2017 | #644 | 402 | 217.2 |
| 2018 | #717 | 337 | 185.6 |
| 2019 | #710 | 348 | 194 |
| 2020 | #720 | 345 | 199.9 |
| 2021 | #780 | 316 | 180.6 |
| 2022 | #780 | 324 | 185.6 |
| 2023 | #720 | 368 | 215.1 |
| 2024 | #674 | 404 | 234.5 |
| 2025 | #632 | 442 | 258.8 |
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