Nathanial
Nathanial is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has given.
Origin and history
Nathanial is a spelling variant of Nathaniel, which derives from the Hebrew name Netan'el meaning 'God has given'. While Nathaniel is the standard spelling, Nathanial has maintained steady, moderate usage in the United States as an alternative spelling. It carries a classical, biblically rooted heritage.
Popularity in the United States
10,578 babies in the United States have been named Nathanial since 1880. It ranks #1165 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1750.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
- MI (6 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 22 |
| 1910-1920 | 134 |
| 1920-1930 | 162 |
| 1930-1940 | 156 |
| 1940-1950 | 113 |
| 1950-1960 | 119 |
| 1960-1970 | 184 |
| 1970-1980 | 927 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,978 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,997 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,821 |
| 2010-2019 | 778 |
| 2020-2029 | 177 |
Famous people named Nathanial
- Nathanial West: Artist, Printmaker
Nicknames
Nate, Nathan, Naty
Fun facts
- Nathanial is a secondary spelling variant of the more common Nathaniel, substituting an 'a' in the final syllable.
- Over 10,000 boys in the U.S. have been given the exact spelling Nathanial since 1880.