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Nathan vs. Nathaniel

In 2025, Nathan leads at #63 among U.S. boys' names, with Nathaniel at #140. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.

Popularity since 1880

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NathanNathanielShare of U.S. male births · Source: SSA

Head to head

MetricNathanNathaniel
TrendFallingFalling
2025 rank#63#140
Babies in 20254,9752,565
All-time peak#20 in 2004#60 in 1998
Uniqueness score15 / 10023 / 100
Strongest stateMaryland (#30)District of Columbia (#66)