Nathanial
Meaning
“A variant spelling of Nathaniel, Hebrew for 'gift of God'.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Nathanial peaked in the 2000s.
When you meet Nathanial
Most people given the name Nathanial in the United States were born between 1980 and 2009. The Nathanial you meet today is most often in his 20s or 30s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Nathanial deep dive
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