How Many People Are Named Nethaniel?
Complete statistics for the name Nethaniel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nethaniel, a very rare male name, only 250 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 1,321,344 Americans. The majority, 85%, are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 7 represents introspection and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 254 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: 2004Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nethaniel Through the Generations
Nethaniel saw its peak popularity in 2004 with 16 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, most people named Nethaniel are young, with 217 under 30, 37 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This makes it a name of the newer generation, with an average age of 21.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nethaniel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nethaniel
How Many People Have the Name Nethaniel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 250 people in the United States currently share the name Nethaniel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,321,344 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nethaniel a Common or Rare Name?
Nethaniel 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 Nethaniel Mean?
Nethaniel means "creative variant of Nathaniel" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nethaniel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Nethaniel Most Popular?
The name Nethaniel reached peak popularity in 2004, with 16 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 Nethaniel?
Approximately 250 people named Nethaniel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 254. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,321,344 Americans.
Is Nethaniel a rare name?
Nethaniel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,321,344 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nethaniel mean?
Nethaniel means "creative variant of Nathaniel" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nethaniel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nethaniel are male and 0% are female.
When was Nethaniel most popular?
Nethaniel peaked in 2004 with 16 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.