Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Nethaniel

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

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#5,005 (2004)

Total Babies

254

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

2024

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#5005

Peak Rank

254

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nethaniel

Nethaniel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 16 Nethaniels were born — ranking #5,005 that year. As of 2026, Nethaniel ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 254 Nethaniels 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 Nethaniel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nethaniel 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
Methanal
Nathanael
Netanya
Methanol
Nominal
Noumenal
Nathania
Pneumonia
Nemanja
Mythical

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nethaniel

What does the name Nethaniel mean?

Nethaniel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nethaniel in 2026?

In 2026, Nethaniel ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Nethaniel most popular?

Nethaniel reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #5,005 that year with 16 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nethaniel most popular?

Nethaniel has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nethaniel.

Is Nethaniel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nethaniel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nethaniel include Lydia, Kiron, Aldan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nethaniel

Nethaniel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 254 births in the dataset. Nethaniel's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #5,005. Use the chart and map above to compare Nethaniel'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.