Nathanael is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #433 in 1997 with 523 recorded births. This places Nathanael in the top 4% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 609 births ranking #408. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 12.5%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 3,604 boys born was named Nathanael. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.