Total births
48
Boys' name · since 2001
Nethanel
Since 2001, U.S. Social Security records show 48 babies named Nethanel, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 48
- total births
- 2001–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
48 boys have been named Nethanel since 2001, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nethanel has been recorded 48 times among boys since 2001, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2017.
- 48 total births
- 2001–2017 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 75% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
48 boys have been named Nethanel since 2001, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2017.
- 48
- total births
- 2001–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 75%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
75% of everyone ever named Nethanel was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
8 babies were named Nethanel in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Nethanel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nethanel's SSA record in two at 2008 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 2001, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nethanel at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2001
Nethanel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2017
- Peak year (2005)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Nethanel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nethanel's strongest decade.
36 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 75% of all-time use.
Nethanel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
36 births
- 2010s 12
2010s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 36 births (75% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nethanel? ▼
Nethanel has been given to 48 babies in the U.S. since 2001, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2017. 8 babies were born in 2005, its single highest year.
When was Nethanel most popular? ▼
Nethanel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 36 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
How long has the name Nethanel been used? ▼
Records for Nethanel go back to 2001, giving 17 years of history through 2017.
What names are similar to Nethanel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Netanel, Nethaniel, Nethan, Neteyam, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nethanel's data
- Nethanel's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (36 total births) through the 2010s (12) -- 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 Nethanel
Nearby Names Like Nethanel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nethanel
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Nethan Boy
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Neteyam Boy
#3895 89 births
Nettie Boy
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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, 2001–2017 (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. "Nethanel: Baby Name Since 2001 - 48 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nethanel. 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 Nethanel 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.