Nathanael is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #510 in 2001 with 39 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2013 with 75 births ranking #500. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 23.5%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 7,380 boys born was named Nathanael. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.