Nathanielle
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Nathanielle. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nathanielle today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nathanielle births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nathanielle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nathanielle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#12,635
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Nathanielle: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nathanielle by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nathanielle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nathanielle
Nathanielle is a given name with origins tracing back to the Hebrew language and culture. The name is derived from the Hebrew phrase "Natan El," which translates to "gift of God." It is a variant of the more common masculine name Nathan, and its feminine form is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Nathanielle can be found in medieval European records, particularly in France and England. It was a popular name among Christian families during this period, as it carried a religious connotation and was considered a symbol of divine blessing.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Nathanielle was Nathanielle de Montfort, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was a prominent figure in the court of King Louis IX of France and was known for her charitable works and patronage of the arts.
In the 16th century, Nathanielle Bacon became a notable figure in English history. She was the wife of the renowned philosopher and statesman Sir Francis Bacon and played a significant role in supporting his intellectual pursuits and political career.
The name Nathanielle also found its way into literature and religious texts. In the 17th century, the English poet John Milton included a character named Nathanielle in his epic work "Paradise Lost." This literary reference helped to further popularize the name during this time period.
Another notable figure in history with the name Nathanielle was Nathanielle Hawthorne, an American novelist and short story writer who lived from 1804 to 1864. She was the wife of the renowned author Nathaniel Hawthorne and was known for her support of her husband's literary career and her own involvement in social and philanthropic causes.
In the 19th century, Nathanielle Gordon was a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement in the United States. She was an active member of the American Anti-Slavery Society and worked tirelessly to promote the cause of emancipation and racial equality.
While the name Nathanielle has seen varying levels of popularity over the centuries, it has remained a significant part of the cultural and historical landscape, carrying with it a rich tapestry of meanings and associations.
People
Nathanielle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nathanielle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nathanielle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nathanielle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nathanielle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Nathanielle a common name?
We classify Nathanielle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nathanielle most popular?
The single biggest year for Nathanielle was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nathanielle is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nathanielle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nathanielle a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nathanielle in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nathanielle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nathanielle in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nathanielle can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Nathanielle?
See how many Americans are named Nathanielle on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.