Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Nathanyel

Name: Popularity of the name Nathanyel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nathanyel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,243

Peak Rank

#3,909 (2002)

Total Babies

245

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1997

First Year

2017

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#3909

Peak Rank

245

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nathanyel

Nathanyel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 21 Nathanyels were born — ranking #3,909 that year. As of 2026, Nathanyel ranks #12,243 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 245 Nathanyels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nathanyel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nathanyel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nathaniel
Nathanial
Nathanael
Nathania
Manul
Methanal
National
Pneumonia
Nominal
Netanya
Nathanson
Newfangle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nathanyel

What does the name Nathanyel mean?

Nathanyel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nathanyel in 2026?

In 2026, Nathanyel ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nathanyel most popular?

Nathanyel reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #3,909 that year with 21 babies given the name.

Is Nathanyel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nathanyel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nathanyel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nathanyel include Winson, Brannen, Katrell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nathanyel

Nathanyel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 245 births in the dataset. Nathanyel's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #3,909. Use the chart and map above to compare Nathanyel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.