Total births
392
Boys' name · since 1991
Natnael
Natnael has 392 recorded births since 1991 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2016 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9332
- among boys today
- 392
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Natnael currently ranks #9332 among boys' names in America, with 392 babies recorded since 1991.
Social Security Administration records show Natnael recorded 392 times among boys since 1991, holding rank #9332 nationally today, ahead of 35% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #9332 among boys today
- 392 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 35% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Natnael is currently the #9332 boys' name in America, more common than 35% of boys - 392 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9332
- among boys today
- 392
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Natnael vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9332
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 35% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Natnael was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
26 babies were named Natnael in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Natnael compares
392 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
Natnael's all-time total is 7% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Natnael | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 392 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 23 | 22,252 |
Natnael's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Natnael's full recorded timeline at 2011, 60% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 40% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1991, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2016 peak of 26 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Natnael at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#9,332
Active since
1991
Natnael popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Natnael by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Natnael's strongest decade.
169 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Natnael births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
130 births
- 2010s
2010s
169 births
- 2020s
2020s
74 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 169 births (43% of all-time use).
Natnael by state
Where Natnael concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Washington | | 5 | 1.3% |
California share of Natnael's total US births 1.3%
Even split
5 of 392 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Natnael? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 392 babies named Natnael. Today it holds rank #9332 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 26 births.
When was Natnael most popular? ▼
Natnael was most popular in the 2010s decade with 169 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Natnael most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Natnael are California (5 births), Washington (5 births).
How long has the name Natnael been used? ▼
Natnael has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Natnael? ▼
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 Natnael's data
- Natnael's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (169 total births) through the 2020s (74) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Natnaels (5 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 Natnael
Nearby Names Like Natnael
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Natnael
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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 Natnael side by side: Natnael vs Nathan Natnael vs Nathaniel Natnael 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, 1991–2025 (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. "Natnael: #9332 Boys' Name - 392 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/natnael. 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 Natnael 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.