Nathanael is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #780 in 2021 with 316 recorded births. This places Nathanael in the top 6% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 609 births ranking #408. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 32.0%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 5,532 boys born was named Nathanael. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.