Nathaneal Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Nathaneal means 'gift of God'.
Meaning of the Name Nathaneal
Nathaneal is a variant spelling of Nathaniel which is derived from the Hebrew name Netanel meaning 'gift of God'. It is composed of two Hebrew elements: 'natán' meaning 'to give' and 'el' meaning 'God'. Nathaneal has biblical origins and is prominently mentioned in the New Testament as one of the twelve apostles. The name represents the belief in God's benevolence and the idea of being a precious gift from God.
Popularity of the Name Nathaneal
The popularity for the name Nathaneal peaked in popularity in the year 1999 with 39 births, which ranked number 5,544 out of 26,346 unique names for that year. Nathaneal had the most male births in 1999 with 39, which ranked number 2,300 out of 11,611 male names. The number of births for the name Nathaneal has declined sharply over the last ten years from 15 births to 6 births, a decline of -60.00%. Among males, Nathaneal has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 15 births to 6 births, a decline of -60.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Nathaneal
- 20 Year Trend of Nathaneal: -83.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Nathaneal: -60.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Nathaneal: -60.00%
Popularity of Nathaneal by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Nathaneal. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Nathaneal in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Nathaneal is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Nathaneal
- Total Births of Nathaneal: 5 (-8.76%)
- Male Births of Nathaneal: 5 (-8.76%)
Given the downward trend of Nathaneal over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.76% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. Male births for Nathaneal have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 5 male births in 2024, a decrease of -8.76%.