Nathanel Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnah-THAN-el / næθəˈnɛlHebrew
Meaning
Gift of God
Historical & Cultural Background
Nathanel is a variant of the name Nathaniel, which has its roots in Hebrew. The name has been used in various cultures and has biblical significance, appearing in the Old Testament. It is often associated with themes of divine favor and gratitude. The name has been popular in many English-speaking countries over the centuries.
Trend Summary
Nathanel has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with occasional spikes but generally remains less common than its variants.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nathaniel
- Nathanael
International Variants
- Nathanaël (French)
- Natanael (Spanish)
- Nathanel (Portuguese)
Famous people named Nathanel
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Fictional characters named Nathanel
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nathanel was first seen in the United States in 1917. Nathanel has ranked as high as #1251 nationally, which occurred in 2002, and has been most popular in California, New York, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Nathanel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nathanel (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1922 | 12 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 39 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |