Natanael Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Natanael means 'gift of God' and symbolizes faith and devotion.
Meaning of the Name Natanael
Natanael is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Netan'el, which means 'gift of God'. In the Bible, Natanael is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. He is also known as Nathanael or Bartholomew. The name symbolizes a divine gift and is often associated with faith and devotion.
Popularity of the Name Natanael
The popularity for the name Natanael peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 176 births, which ranked number 2,384 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Natanael had the most male births in 2020 with 176, which ranked number 1,115 out of 14,032 male names. The number of births for the name Natanael has increased sharply over the last ten years from 53 births to 116 births, an increase of 118.87%. Among males, Natanael has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 53 births to 116 births, an increase of 118.87%.
Nationwide Popularity of Natanael
- 20 Year Trend of Natanael: 127.45%
- 10 Year Trend of Natanael: 118.87%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Natanael: 118.87%
Popularity of Natanael by State
For males, Natanael was most popular in Southwestern states with 23 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 23 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Natanael. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 18 | 1139 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 9 | 1246 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 5 | 1329 | < 5 | N/A |
| MD | 5 | 798 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 6 | 1125 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 23 | 1000 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Natanael
- Total Births of Natanael: 125 (8.15%)
- Male Births of Natanael: 125 (8.15%)
Given the upward trend of Natanael over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.15% increase in total births, for a total of 125 births in 2024. Male births for Natanael have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 125 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.15%.