Nataniel
Meaninggift of God · Spanish form of Nathaniel
- US rank
- #5,861
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,224 in 1991
15 babies were named Nataniel in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,321 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1977–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Nataniel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 113,636 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Nataniel, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nataniel would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNataniel first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1991, when it reached #3,224.
- TrendNataniel has slipped 1,321 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,861. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningNataniel is a Spanish form of Nathaniel, which means “gift of God”. Our records link it to Hebrew and Spanish roots.
About the name Nataniel
Nataniel is a boy name of Hebrew and Spanish origin meaning “gift of God”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-iel”. US birth records list Nataniel for boys from 1977 to 2025, in 44 of those 49 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #3,224 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,861, with 15 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.0 | 491,803 boys |
| 1980s | 3.0 | 333,333 boys |
| 1990s | 5.9 | 169,779 boys |
| 2000s | 10 | 98,232 boys |
| 2010s | 9.9 | 100,705 boys |
| 2020s | 9.6 | 104,530 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Nataniel
What does the name Nataniel mean?
Nataniel means “gift of God” in Spanish, as a form of Nathaniel.
What is the origin of the name Nataniel?
Nataniel has Hebrew, Spanish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Nataniel a boy or girl name?
Nataniel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Nataniel?
Nataniel ranked #5,861 for US boys in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#3,224).