Nathanael is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #513 in 2008 with 531 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 609 births ranking #408. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 14.2%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 3,842 boys born was named Nathanael. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.