Nathanael is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #406 in 1998 with 600 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 609 births ranking #408. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 29.0%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 3,186 boys born was named Nathanael. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.