Netanel
Every Netanel since 1988 — 456 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Netanel
Netanel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,816 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 456 American babies have been named Netanel. Its peak came in 2015, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Netanel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Netanel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,816 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,099 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,086 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,363 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,061 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,904 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,494 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7,000 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,985 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,890 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,250 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,960 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,331 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,648 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,599 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,794 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,388 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,201 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,168 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,357 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,208 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6,043 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,587 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,968 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,311 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,631 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,087 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Netanel in 2025?
Netanel ranked #4,816 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Netanel?
456 babies have been named Netanel in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Netanel most popular?
Netanel peaked in 2015, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Netanel a boy or girl name?
Netanel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Netanel rising or falling?
Netanel has been roughly stable over the past decade.