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Nathaneal
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
908
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1999
Peak Popularity Year
39
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Nathaneal stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Nathaneal is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'given of God'. Its language path follows from Netan'el in Hebrew to Nathanael in Greek and finally to its current English form. The name is associated with strong religious traits, particularly in Christian tradition, owing to its biblical relevance as an apostolic name.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/nəˈθeɪnəl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Nathaneal is derived from the Hebrew name Netan'el, which means 'given of God'.
Meaning
Given of God
Language Evolution
Netan'el (Hebrew), Nathanael (Greek), Nathaneal (English)
Biblical Background
Nathaneal is a figure in the New Testament, often identified with Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Christian communities during the early centuries of the Common Era due to its biblical associations.
Variants & Derivatives
Nathaniel, Nat, Nate
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nathaneal is perceived as a traditional and somewhat unique name, often associated with a strong religious background.
Famous People
Nathanael Greene (American Revolutionary War general), Nathanael Hawthorne (American novelist), Nathanael West (American author)
Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 39 peak births in 1999
Geographic Spread
Popular across 4 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 10 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 4 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4666th of 10718 | 78 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3101st of 16616 | 293 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3357th of 24088 | 465 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 10183rd of 23106 | 72 |