Natanael
Natanael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has given.
Origin and history
Natanael is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God has given'. It is a spelling variant of Nathanael and Nathaniel used widely across Spanish, Portuguese, and Scandinavian languages. In the United States, it has seen steady usage in recent decades, particularly within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
2,557 babies in the United States have been named Natanael since 1880. It ranks #2564 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1151.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.9 %)
- TX (27.7 %)
- FL (10.2 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- GA (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 138 |
| 1990-2000 | 364 |
| 2000-2010 | 576 |
| 2010-2019 | 579 |
| 2020-2029 | 866 |
Famous people named Natanael
- Natanael Cano: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Natan, Nate, Nati
Fun facts
- The name shares the exact Hebrew roots as Nathaniel, combining 'natan' (to give) and 'El' (God).
- While spelled Natanael without the 'h' in Spanish, Portuguese, and Nordic regions, it retains the same linguistic history as Nathanael.