Total births
10
Boys' name · since 1952
Natheniel
10 babies named Natheniel in U.S. Social Security records since 1952, with the highest year being 1952. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 10
- total births
- 1952–1985
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
10 boys have been named Natheniel since 1952, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Natheniel recorded 10 times among boys since 1952, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 1985.
- 10 total births
- 1952–1985 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 boys have been named Natheniel since 1952, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1985.
- 10
- total births
- 1952–1985
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Natheniel was born in this single decade.
1952
Single peak year
5 babies were named Natheniel in 1952 - its busiest year on record.
Natheniel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Natheniel's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1952, with only 5 births recorded.
Natheniel at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1952
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Natheniel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–1985
- Peak year (1952)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Natheniel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Natheniel's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Natheniel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Natheniel? ▼
10 babies have been named Natheniel since 1952. It was last recorded in 1985. The peak year was 1952 with 5 births.
When was Natheniel most popular? ▼
Natheniel was most popular in the 1950s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1952.
How long has the name Natheniel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Natheniel since 1952 -- 34 years through the most recent 1985 data.
What names are similar to Natheniel? ▼
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 Natheniel's data
- Natheniel's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Natheniel
Nearby Names Like Natheniel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Natheniel
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 Natheniel side by side: Natheniel vs Nathan Natheniel vs Nathaniel Natheniel vs Nathanael
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1952–1985 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Natheniel: Baby Name Since 1952 - 10 Births, Peak 1952." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/natheniel. 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 Natheniel 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 July 2026.