Nathaniel sits comfortably in the UK charts at #144 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#144
US Rank #144
About the Name Nathaniel
Nathaniel is holding steady in the rankings at #144. It reached its peak of #114 in 1999 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Nathaniel is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #144, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Nathaniel
Unlikely. With around 370 UK babies named Nathaniel per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Nathaniel in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Nathaniel has held a stable position around #144 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #114 in 1999 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Nathaniel is ranked equally in both countries at #144. Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Nathaniel include: Nathaniel Parker — Nathaniel Parker is an English stage and screen actor best known for playing the lead in the BBC crime drama series The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, and...; Nathaniel Brown (footballer) — Nathaniel Brown is a German professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt and the Germany national team.; Leslie Nathaniel — Leslie Satianathan Nathaniel is an Anglican priest..
Nathaniel appears in the US top 500 at #144 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
370
UK babies named Nathaniel (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Nathaniel
Likely around 1 other Nathaniel in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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