Nathanael is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #717 in 2018 with 337 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 609 births ranking #408. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 27.5%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 5,387 boys born was named Nathanael. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.