Natanael
How to say it: nah-tah-nah-EL · /ˌnɑtɑnaˈɛl/
Spanish and Scandinavian form of Nathanael - from Hebrew meaning 'gift of God'.
Natanael was the 125th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 164 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 34% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #145 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #125 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 164 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,045 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −34% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #145 |
| In France, 2025 | #159 among boys’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Usage has concentrated in recent decades, peaking in the 2020s. A slight dip is anticipated going forward.
What goes with it
Long and rolling with soft resonance and a biblical saint name character. Nate offers a short form, while Elias stands close in style.
Parents who love Natanael also love
Nicknames
- Nat
- Nate
Honouring a Natanael in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Natanael is about 1 in 44.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #159 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Natanael
- Natanael (born 1990)Brazilian footballer
- Natanael de Souza Santos Junior (born 1985)Brazilian footballer
- Natanael Berg (1879–1957)Swedish composer
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