Nathaniel
Nathaniel is a Hebrew name meaning 'gift of God' or 'God has given.' It has deep biblical roots, appearing in the New Testament as one of Jesus's apostles, also known as Bartholomew.
Current Popularity
#144 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Offers versatile nickname options from formal to casual
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Strong historical and literary associations
- •Works well in both professional and personal settings
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Nathaniel Hawthorne
American novelist, author of 'The Scarlet Letter'
Nat King Cole
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Nathaniel Rateliff
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Nate Berkus
Interior designer and television personality
Statistics
284,481
Total births since 1880
2002
Peak year
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