Nathanael is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #448 in 2005 with 577 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 609 births ranking #408. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 24.1%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 3,461 boys born was named Nathanael. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.