Total births
456
Boys' name · since 1988
Netanel
Netanel has 456 recorded births since 1988 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2015 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6031
- among boys today
- 456
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
456 babies have been named Netanel since 1988, making it today's #6031 boys' name.
Netanel has 456 recorded births among boys since 1988, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6031 as of the latest data, more common than 58% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #6031 among boys today
- 456 born since 1988
- 2010s peak decade
- 58% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Netanel is currently the #6031 boys' name in America, more common than 58% of boys - 456 born since 1988, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6031
- among boys today
- 456
- born since 1988
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Netanel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6031
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 58% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Netanel was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
24 babies were named Netanel in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Netanel compares
456 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
Netanel's all-time total is 24% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Netanel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 456 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 23 | 22,252 |
Netanel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Netanel splits its recorded history at 2009: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1990 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2015 peak of 24 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Netanel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#6,031
Active since
1988
Netanel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Netanel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Netanel's strongest decade.
167 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Netanel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 54
1990s
54 births
- 2000s
2000s
136 births
- 2010s
2010s
167 births
- 2020s
2020s
93 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 167 births (37% of all-time use).
Netanel by state
Where Netanel concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 158 | 34.6% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.1% |
New York share of Netanel's total US births 34.6%
Even split
158 of 456 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Netanel? ▼
456 babies have been named Netanel since 1988. It currently ranks #6031 among boys. The peak year was 2015 with 24 births.
When was Netanel most popular? ▼
Netanel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 167 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Netanel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Netanel are New York (158 births), California (5 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Netanel been used? ▼
Netanel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1988, spanning 38 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Netanel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nethaniel, Nethan, Neteyam, Nettie, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Netanel's data
- Netanel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (167 total births) through the 2020s (93) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Netanels (158 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Netanel
Nearby Names Like Netanel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Netanel
Nethaniel Boy
#11416 254 births
Nethan Boy
#6710 115 births
Neteyam Boy
#3895 89 births
Nettie Boy
88 births
Nethanel Boy
48 births
Compare Netanel side by side: Netanel vs Nethaniel Netanel vs Nethan Netanel vs Neteyam
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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, 1988–2025 (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. "Netanel: #6031 Boys' Name - 456 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/netanel. 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 Netanel 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.