Total births
209
Boys' name · since 1924
Nathanal
Since 1924, U.S. Social Security records show 209 babies named Nathanal, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 209
- total births
- 1924–2012
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Nathanal sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 209 recorded since 1924.
Social Security Administration records show Nathanal recorded 209 times among boys since 1924, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1924 to 2012.
- 209 total births
- 1924–2012 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
209 boys have been named Nathanal since 1924, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2012.
- 209
- total births
- 1924–2012
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Nathanal was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
15 babies were named Nathanal in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Nathanal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nathanal's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1924, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nathanal at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1924
Nathanal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–2012
- Peak year (2005)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 89 years of records
Nathanal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nathanal's strongest decade.
110 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Nathanal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 15
1920s
15 births
- 1980s 28
1980s
28 births
- 1990s
1990s
51 births
- 2000s
2000s
110 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 110 births (53% of all-time use).
Nathanal by state
Where Nathanal concentrates geographically, total births since 1924
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 2.4% |
Texas share of Nathanal's total US births 2.4%
5 of 209 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nathanal? ▼
209 babies have been named Nathanal since 1924. It was last recorded in 2012. The peak year was 2005 with 15 births.
When was Nathanal most popular? ▼
Nathanal was most popular in the 2000s decade with 110 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Nathanal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nathanal are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Nathanal been used? ▼
Records for Nathanal go back to 1924, giving 89 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Nathanal? ▼
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 Nathanal's data
- Nathanal's decade-level peak was the 2000s (110 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Nathanals (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Nathanal
Nearby Names Like Nathanal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nathanal
Nathan Boy
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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 Nathanal side by side: Nathanal vs Nathan Nathanal vs Nathaniel Nathanal 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, 1924–2012 (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. "Nathanal: Baby Name Since 1924 - 209 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nathanal. 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 Nathanal 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.