Nathinel
Of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Nathinel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nathinel today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nathinel births was 1941 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nathinel. 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
- • The typical person named Nathinel is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Nathinels were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nathinel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1941
8 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1941 SSA rank
#2,814
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Nathinel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nathinel from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Nathinel remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nathinel 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 Nathinel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nathinel
Nathinel is a masculine given name with origins traced back to the ancient Hebrew language. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew words "natan" meaning "given" and "el" meaning "God," suggesting the name could carry the meaning "gift of God" or "given by God."
The name first appeared in biblical texts and religious scriptures, specifically in the Old Testament of the Bible. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was in the Book of Numbers, where Nathinel was mentioned as a leader of the tribe of Issachar during the exodus from Egypt.
In the Middle Ages, the name Nathinel gained popularity among Jewish communities across Europe. It was also adopted by some Christian families, particularly in regions where Hebrew influences were strong, such as in parts of Spain and Italy.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Nathinel was Nathinel ben Samuel, a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century in Spain. He was known for his contributions to the study of the Talmud and Jewish law.
Another notable figure was Nathinel Levi, a prominent Italian Jewish banker and financier who lived in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in facilitating trade and financial transactions between Italy and other European nations.
In the 17th century, Nathinel Beverley was an English clergyman and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. His works included sermons and theological treatises that were widely read during his time.
Nathinel Kohn, a German-Jewish businessman and philanthropist, lived in the 19th century. He was instrumental in establishing several charitable organizations and educational institutions in his hometown of Frankfurt.
Lastly, Nathinel Shertok, an Israeli politician and diplomat, was born in 1894 and served as the second Prime Minister of Israel from 1953 to 1955. He played a pivotal role in the formation of the modern state of Israel and its diplomatic relations with other countries.
People
Nathinel + last name combinations
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FAQ
Nathinel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nathinel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nathinel 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Nathinel a common name?
We classify Nathinel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 45 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nathinel most popular?
The single biggest year for Nathinel was 1941, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nathinel is about 84 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 Nathinel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nathinel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nathinel 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 Nathinel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nathinel 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 Nathinel 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 Nathinel?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Nathinel, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.