Nataniel Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnah-TAN-yel / /nəˈtæn.jəl/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: Gift of God; English: Variant of Nathan
Historical & Cultural Background
Nataniel is derived from the Hebrew name Netan'el, which means 'gift of God.' It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Jewish communities. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a variant of Nathan. It is often associated with biblical figures and has been used in literature and history.
Trend Summary
Nataniel has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nathaniel
- Natanel
International Variants
- Nathanael (German)
- Nataniel (Spanish)
- Nathanel (French)
Famous people named Nataniel
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Fictional characters named Nataniel
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nataniel was first seen in the United States in 1977. Nataniel has ranked as high as #1370 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Nataniel has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nataniel (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 16 |