Nathanael is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #467 in 2009 with 586 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 609 births ranking #408. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 26.0%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 3,384 boys born was named Nathanael. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.