Natanael
Every Natanael since 1962 — 2,557 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Natanael
Natanael is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,230 in 2025 with 164 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 2,557 American babies have been named Natanael. Its peak came in 2020, when 176 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Natanael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Natanael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 164 | #1,230 |
| 2024 | 154 | #1,281 |
| 2023 | 116 | #1,525 |
| 2022 | 118 | #1,530 |
| 2021 | 138 | #1,345 |
| 2020 | 176 | #1,121 |
| 2019 | 94 | #1,697 |
| 2018 | 43 | #2,832 |
| 2017 | 53 | #2,440 |
| 2016 | 51 | #2,505 |
| 2015 | 63 | #2,184 |
| 2014 | 62 | #2,196 |
| 2013 | 50 | #2,485 |
| 2012 | 53 | #2,406 |
| 2011 | 46 | #2,657 |
| 2010 | 64 | #2,111 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,026 |
| 2008 | 56 | #2,338 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2,251 |
| 2006 | 67 | #2,004 |
| 2005 | 55 | #2,201 |
| 2004 | 54 | #2,182 |
| 2003 | 60 | #1,953 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,116 |
| 2001 | 56 | #1,948 |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,078 |
| 1995 | 40 | #2,085 |
| 1990 | 30 | #2,354 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,333 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,768 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,255 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Natanael in 2025?
Natanael ranked #1,230 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 164 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Natanael?
2,557 babies have been named Natanael in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Natanael most popular?
Natanael peaked in 2020, when 176 newborns received the name.
Is Natanael a boy or girl name?
Natanael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Natanael rising or falling?
Natanael is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.