Nathanael is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #710 in 2019 with 348 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 609 births ranking #408. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 25.2%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 5,153 boys born was named Nathanael. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.