How Many People Are Named Nathaneil?
Complete statistics for the name Nathaneil: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nathaneil, a very rare male name, is held by just 387 people in the US today, making up 1 in 852,181 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 2003 with 13 births, but it's now declining, still considered a newer-generation name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 429 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nathaneil Through the Generations
Nathaneil has seen its highest usage in recent decades, peaking in 2003 with 13 births. Today, it's a name mostly carried by adults, with 39% under 30, 44% between 30-60, and 17% over 60. The average age of those named Nathaneil is 39, indicating it's a name that's been around long enough to see its bearers grow into adulthood but isn't yet considered old-fashioned.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nathaneil's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nathaneil
How Many People Have the Name Nathaneil?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 387 people in the United States currently share the name Nathaneil. That works out to roughly 1 in every 852,181 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nathaneil a Common or Rare Name?
Nathaneil is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nathaneil Mean?
Nathaneil means "creative variant of Nathan" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nathaneil in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Nathaneil Most Popular?
The name Nathaneil reached peak popularity in 2003, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nathaneil?
Approximately 387 people named Nathaneil live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 429. That works out to roughly 1 in 852,181 Americans.
Is Nathaneil a rare name?
Nathaneil is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 852,181 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nathaneil mean?
Nathaneil means "creative variant of Nathan" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nathaneil more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nathaneil are male and 0% are female.
When was Nathaneil most popular?
Nathaneil peaked in 2003 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.