Is Nathaniel a popular name?

Nathaniel reached a best rank of #75 in 2009 and has charted in 8 years.

Is Nathaniel a boy or girl name?

It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.

Boys

Best rank #75 (2009) · ranked in 8 years

Nathaniel climbed onto the charts in 2008 and stayed listed for 8 years, topping out at #75 in 2009.

It eased from #77 in 2008 to #97 in 2015.

It does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

5,426 newborns received the name Nathaniel in 2009, its peak year.

Nathaniel was most popular around 2009, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

If Nathaniel is on your shortlist, Noah, Nathan, Nicholas are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Is Nathaniel a popular name?: Nathaniel reached a best rank of #75 in 2009 and has charted in 8 years.
Where does Nathaniel rank now?: Nathaniel does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Nathaniel a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Nathaniel most popular?: Nathaniel peaked around 2009.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)