Compare two names
Nathaniel and Nathanael side by side: Nathaniel peaked in 2002 and Nathanael in 2000; in 2025 they were given to 2,565 and 442 babies.
Nathaniel and Nathanael, year by year
Girls and boys together; Nathaniel solid, Nathanael dashed.
| Nathaniel | Nathanael | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 2,565 | 442 |
| Rank 2025 | #140 among boys’ names | #632 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 288,265 | 22,244 |
| Peak year | 2002 | 2000 |
| Girls | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Alive, estimated | 248,000 | 21,400 |
| Median age | 27 | 24 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.