boy's name
Mathaniel
muh-THAN-yul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 29
Mathaniel is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1988 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1983, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Mathaniel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 23 |
How Popular Is Mathaniel?
In 1988, Mathaniel was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Mathaniel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mathaniel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mathaniel
- English muh-THAN-yul
Sibling Names for Mathaniel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mathaniel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mathaniel
How popular is the name Mathaniel?
In 1988, Mathaniel was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Mathaniel a girl's or a boy's name?
Mathaniel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mathaniel?
Mathaniel has 3 syllables.
When was Mathaniel most popular?
Mathaniel peaked in 1983, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.