Nathanael is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #454 in 2002 with 539 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 609 births ranking #408. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 15.9%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 3,602 boys born was named Nathanael. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.