Total births
2,557
Boys' name · since 1962
Natanael
Since 1962, U.S. Social Security records show 2,557 babies named Natanael, peaking in 2020. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1278
- among boys today
- 2,557
- born since 1962
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
2,557 babies have been named Natanael since 1962, making it today's #1278 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Natanael recorded 2,557 times among boys since 1962, holding rank #1278 nationally today, ahead of 91% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2025.
- #1278 among boys today
- 2,557 born since 1962
- 2020s peak decade
- 91% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Natanael is currently the #1278 boys' name in America, more common than 91% of boys - 2,557 born since 1962, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1278
- among boys today
- 2,557
- born since 1962
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Natanael vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1278
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 91% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Natanael was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
176 babies were named Natanael in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Natanael compares
2,557 Top 18% higher than 82% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Natanael's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Natanael | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,557 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 176 | 23 | 22,252 |
Natanael's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Natanael splits its recorded history at 2000: 79% of all births land in the more recent half, 21% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1962 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2020 peak of 176 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Natanael at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#1,278
Active since
1962
Natanael popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 176
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Natanael by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Natanael's strongest decade.
866 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Natanael births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 29
1970s
29 births
- 1980s 138
1980s
138 births
- 1990s
1990s
364 births
- 2000s
2000s
576 births
- 2010s
2010s
579 births
- 2020s
2020s
866 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 866 births (34% of all-time use).
How Natanael compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Natanael's total volume
Natanael vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Natanael by state
Where Natanael concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 495 | 19.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 344 | 13.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 127 | 5.0% |
| #4 | New York | | 115 | 4.5% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 41 | 1.6% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 40 | 1.6% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 19 | 0.7% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 17 | 0.7% |
California share of Natanael's total US births 19.4%
Even split
495 of 2,557 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Natanael appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Natanael? ▼
2,557 babies have been named Natanael since 1962. It currently ranks #1278 among boys. The peak year was 2020 with 176 births.
When was Natanael most popular? ▼
Natanael was most popular in the 2020s decade with 866 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Natanael most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Natanael are California (495 births), Texas (344 births), Florida (127 births).
How long has the name Natanael been used? ▼
Records for Natanael go back to 1962, giving 64 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Natanael? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nathan, Nathaniel, Nathanael, Nathanial, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Natanael's data
- California records the most Natanaels (495 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Natanael
Nearby Names Like Natanael
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Natanael
Nathan Boy
#62 587,497 births
Nathaniel Boy
#144 287,103 births
Nathanael Boy
#674 22,227 births
Nathanial Boy
#3694 10,578 births
Nathen Boy
#5255 6,146 births
Compare Natanael side by side: Natanael vs Nathan Natanael vs Nathaniel Natanael vs Nathanael
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1962–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Natanael: #1278 Boys' Name - 2,557 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/natanael. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Natanael draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.