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Nathaniel

Nathaniel is a boy name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Nathaniel?

Recorded births named Nathaniel by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	288,265 births
England & Wales since 1996	12,166 births
Ireland since 1964	399 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Nathaniel's popularity over time

Babies named Nathaniel per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 2002 (6,829/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2012 (536/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2010 (22/yr).

When was Nathaniel popular?

Nathaniel reached its peak in 2002, when it was the #102 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2000s name.

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