Nathanael is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #467 in 2003 with 538 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 609 births ranking #408. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 15.7%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 3,672 boys born was named Nathanael. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.