Nathanael

Nathanael is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 404 boys in the United States.

Nathanael at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nathanael

Nathanael belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nathanael first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #406 in 1998, and in 2024 404 babies received the name — 21,774 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nathanael in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#406 in 1998
Peak year
2000
Babies named Nathanael in 2024
404
Total since 1880
21,774

Nathanael in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#398 in 1998
Babies named Nathanael in 2025
37
Total since 1996
1,481

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nathanael mean?

The meaning of Nathanael is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nathanael a boy or girl name?

Nathanael is a boy name. In 2024, 404 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nathanael?

Nathanael comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nathanael?

Nathanael first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #406 in 1998, and 404 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].