boy's name
Nathaneil
nuh-THAN-yul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 429
Nathaneil is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 5 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 2003, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1930.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Nathaneil Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 38 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 92 |
| 2000s | 109 |
| 2010s | 32 |
How Popular Is Nathaneil?
In 2014, Nathaneil was given to 5 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 Nathaneil
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nathaneil Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nathaneil over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nathaneil
- English nuh-THAN-yul
Sibling Names for Nathaneil
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nathaneil — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nathaneil
How popular is the name Nathaneil?
In 2014, Nathaneil was given to 5 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 Nathaneil a girl's or a boy's name?
Nathaneil is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nathaneil?
Nathaneil has 3 syllables.
When was Nathaneil most popular?
Nathaneil peaked in 2003, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.