How old is someone named Nathanial?
The average Nathanial is 31 years old.
Half of all living Nathanials are between 22 and 40.
When was Nathanial popular?
Parents have been choosing Nathanial less often since its peak in 1999; 33 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 22 | 0 |
| 1910s | 134 | 0 |
| 1920s | 162 | 0 |
| 1930s | 156 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 113 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 119 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 184 | 150 |
| 1970s | 927 | 840 |
| 1980s | 1,978 | 1,900 |
| 1990s | 2,997 | 2,900 |
| 2000s | 2,821 | 2,800 |
| 2010s | 778 | 770 |
| 2020s | 177 | 180 |
How many Nathanials are still alive?
About 9,600 Nathanials are alive in the US today. That's 91% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Nathanial since 1880.
Nearly every Nathanial ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Nathanial?
About two in five living Nathanials are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 2%
- Gen X 12%
- Millennial 37%
- Gen Z 44%
- Gen Alpha 6%
Is Nathanial an old name?
Somewhat. Nathanial is older than 54 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Nathanial a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Nathanials are men.
Names the same age as Nathanial
NAME TWIN
Nathanial's name twin is Seth. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Seth's age curve is the closest match to Nathanial's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Nathanial
How old is the average Nathanial?
The average Nathanial in the US is 31 years old. The median is 30, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Nathanial?
About 9,600 Nathanials are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Nathanial most popular?
In 1999, when about 370 baby boys were named Nathanial.
Is Nathanial a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 44% of living Nathanials, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this