Will my child share the name Nathanial with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Nathanial per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nathanial in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Nathanial becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Nathanial is declining: down 961 places since 2019, to #3,689 in 2024. It peaked at #657 in 1998.

Is Nathanial a good choice for a distinctive name?

Nathanial is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Nathanial a popular baby name in the United States?

Nathanial does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3689

Nathanial

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Nathanial is a distinctive choice, ranked #3689 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Nathanial in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Nathanial

Nathanial has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1007 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #657 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Nathanial is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Nathanial in their class.