Boy · #3,147 in 2026

Nathiel

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

Current Rank

#3,147

Peak Rank

#3,147 (1936)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1920

First Year

1936

Last Year

1936

Peak Year

#3147

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nathiel

Nathiel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1920, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1936, when 6 Nathiels were born — ranking #3,147 that year. As of 2026, Nathiel ranks #3,147 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Nathiels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s 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 Nathiel

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

Nephele
Methyl
Mathy
Methol
Methal
Mathey
Mathie
Mathea
Nothing
Nithing
Navle
Kneel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nathiel

What does the name Nathiel mean?

Nathiel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1920. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nathiel in 2026?

In 2026, Nathiel ranks #3,147 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nathiel most popular?

Nathiel reached its peak popularity in 1936, ranking #3,147 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Nathiel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nathiel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nathiel include Hoyal, Minnis, Nadine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nathiel

Nathiel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Nathiel's peak popularity came in 1936 when it ranked #3,147. Use the chart and map above to compare Nathiel'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.