Nathaniel
Peaked at #60 nationally in 1998, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Nathaniel has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Nathaniel — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2596
in 1975
Last ranked
#14794
in 2022
Years tracked
93
1915–2022
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1915, Nathaniel reached its peak popularity for girls in 1975, ranking #2596 nationally with 30 babies given the name that year.
Nathaniel hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2022, when it stood at #14794.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #14,794 | 6 |
| 2020 | #14,604 | 6 |
| 2016 | #15,667 | 6 |
| 2013 | #15,971 | 6 |
| 2011 | #9,011 | 13 |
| 2010 | #16,376 | 6 |
| 2009 | #12,170 | 9 |
| 2008 | #13,452 | 8 |
Nathaniel — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#60
in 1998
Current rank
#144
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Nathaniel reached its peak popularity for boys in 1998, ranking #60 nationally with 6,427 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #94 (2014) to #144 (2024) — a 35% drop.
As of 2024, Nathaniel ranks #144 nationally for boys, with 2,511 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #144 | 2,511 |
| 2023 | #143 | 2,526 |
| 2022 | #138 | 2,700 |
| 2021 | #133 | 2,825 |
| 2020 | #125 | 2,926 |
| 2019 | #122 | 3,094 |
| 2018 | #116 | 3,389 |
| 2017 | #112 | 3,540 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Nathaniel most popular?
Nathaniel was most popular in 1998, when it ranked #60 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Nathaniel becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Nathaniel?
At least 285,643 babies have been recorded with the name Nathaniel in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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