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How Many People Are Named Nathaniel?
Estimated people named Nathaniel living in the U.S. today
248,415
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 285,643
- Peak year: 2002 (6,829 births)
- Estimated living today: 248,415
Nathaniel by age group — who carries the name today?
Nathaniel popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Nathaniel
Nathaniel has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 285,643 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 248,415 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,376 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Nathaniels you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Nathaniel in the US?
An estimated 248,415 people named Nathaniel are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Nathaniel uncommon — about 1 in 1,376 Americans.
Is Nathaniel a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Nathaniel is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Nathaniel most popular?
Nathaniel peaked in 2002, when 6,829 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Nathaniel?
Nathaniel ranks #207 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 37 out of 100 (higher means rarer).