Nathanael is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #720 in 2020 with 345 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 609 births ranking #408. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 25.8%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 5,000 boys born was named Nathanael. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.