How Common is the First Name Nathaniel?
We estimate that there are 249,421 people named Nathaniel who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Nathaniel is the 102nd most common for men, and the 211st most common overall.
How Old are People Named Nathaniel?
The average person named Nathaniel is 29.12 years old.
Is Nathaniel a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
2,565 people named Nathaniel were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 140th most popular name for boys, and the 256th most popular overall.
The popularity of Nathaniel peaked in 1998, when it was the 60th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Nathaniel a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Nathaniel is almost exclusively a male name. 99.6% of people named Nathaniel are male.
Popularity of Nathaniel in England
In 2020, Nathaniel was the 148th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.