Boys name · California
Nathaniel in California
Nathaniel was the 81st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 453 babies named Nathaniel that year. Since 1916, California families have named 29,564 babies Nathaniel.
Popularity over time
Nathaniel in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 6 | 342nd |
| 1941 | 5 | 597th |
| 1955 | 41 | 327th |
| 1969 | 72 | 297th |
| 1983 | 338 | 118th |
| 1997 | 649 | 91st |
| 2011 | 770 | 69th |
| 2025 | 453 | 81st |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 342nd in 1916 to 81st in 2025.
The most babies named Nathaniel in California in a single year was 905, in 2006. Its best showing was 68th among boys names in 2005.
Across the country, Nathaniel reached its best rank of 26th in Alaska (2000). See Nathaniel in every state →
How popular is Nathaniel in California?
Nathaniel was the 81st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 453 babies named Nathaniel that year. Since 1916, California families have named 29,564 babies Nathaniel.
How many babies are named Nathaniel in California?
In 2025, 453 babies were named Nathaniel in California. The most babies named Nathaniel in California in a single year was 905, in 2006.
What is the rank of Nathaniel in California?
Nathaniel ranked 81st among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 68th among boys names in 2005.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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