boy's name
Nathaneal
nuh-THAN-yul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 952
Nathaneal is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 9 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 1999, when 39 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nathaneal Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 161 |
| 1990s | 238 |
| 2000s | 318 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 21 |
How Popular Is Nathaneal?
In 2023, Nathaneal was given to 9 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.
Where Nathaneal Is Used
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 Nathaneal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nathaneal Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nathaneal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nathaneal
- English nuh-THAN-yul
Sibling Names for Nathaneal
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nathaneal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nathaneal
How popular is the name Nathaneal?
In 2023, Nathaneal was given to 9 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 Nathaneal a girl's or a boy's name?
Nathaneal is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nathaneal?
Nathaneal has 3 syllables.
When was Nathaneal most popular?
Nathaneal peaked in 1999, when 39 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.