Nathanael is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #417 in 1999 with 564 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 609 births ranking #408. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 21.3%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 3,404 boys born was named Nathanael. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.