Nathinal
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Nathinal. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nathinal today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nathinal births was 1917 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nathinal. 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 Nathinal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1917
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1917 SSA rank
#4,387
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Nathinal: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nathinal 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 Nathinal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nathinal
The name Nathinal has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "nathaniel," which means "gift of God" or "God has given." The name is believed to have been in use since biblical times, as it appears in the New Testament of the Bible as the name of one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, Nathanael.
During the Middle Ages, the name Nathinal saw a rise in popularity among Jewish communities across Europe. It was often used as a variant spelling of the more common Nathaniel, with the latter being more widely adopted in Christian communities. Records from this period show the name being used in various parts of Europe, including France, Germany, and England.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Nathinal can be found in the writings of the 12th-century Jewish philosopher and scholar, Moses Maimonides. He mentioned a person named Nathinal in his work, "Mishneh Torah," which was a codification of Jewish law.
In the 16th century, the name Nathinal gained some prominence among Puritan communities in England. It was often chosen as a way to express faith and devotion to God. One notable bearer of the name during this time was Nathinal Bacon (1593-1660), an English politician and member of the Long Parliament.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name Nathinal was used across various parts of Europe and the British colonies in North America. Some notable individuals with this name include Nathinal Hawthorne (1604-1676), an English settler in Massachusetts and ancestor of the famous writer Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Nathinal Culverwel (1619-1651), an English philosopher and theologian.
In the 19th century, the name Nathinal saw a resurgence in popularity, particularly in the United States. One prominent figure with this name was Nathinal Bowditch (1773-1838), an American mathematician and astronomer who wrote the influential work, "The New American Practical Navigator."
Another notable bearer of the name Nathinal was Nathinal Greene (1742-1786), a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He played a crucial role in the Southern campaigns and is considered one of the most gifted strategists of the war.
While the name Nathinal has become less common in modern times, it has left an enduring legacy as a name deeply rooted in history, religion, and cultural significance.
People
Nathinal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nathinal 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
Nathinal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nathinal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nathinal 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 - US residents.
Is Nathinal a common name?
We classify Nathinal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Nathinal most popular?
The single biggest year for Nathinal was 1917, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nathinal is about 0 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 Nathinal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nathinal a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nathinal 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 Nathinal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nathinal 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 Nathinal 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 Americans are named Nathinal?
You can see how many Americans are named Nathinal on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.