Nathaniel
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Gift of God
Background: The name Nathaniel originates from the Hebrew name Natan'el, meaning 'gift of God.' This name was adopted into Greek as Ναθαναήλ (Nathanēl), before being brought into English usage. The elements of the name highlight its meaning and significance.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#133
Total births
285,643
Most popular decade
2000s
(193,161 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-50 ranks)
Years in Top 100
38
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 60
- First year rank
- #200
- Peak year
- 2002
- Peak year births
- 6,813
- Peak rank
- #62
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,511
- Recent rank
- #144
Female
- First year
- 1915
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,274
- Peak year
- 1986
- Peak year births
- 37
- Peak rank
- #2,620
- Most recent year
- 2022
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #13,584
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).