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Nathaniel

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Nathaniel was most popular in 2002, when 6,829 American babies were given the name — ranking #102 that year. In 2025 it ranked #256, with 2,565 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 288,265 people named Nathaniel.

Most popular in2002
Rank that year#102
Births that year6,829
Total since 1880288,265

Nathaniel over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Nathaniel’s peak in 2002. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Hebrew · "gift of God"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org