Boys name · Illinois
Nathaniel in Illinois
The SSA records 11,968 Nathaniel births in Illinois, counting years with 5 or more from 1914. In 2025 it stood as the #154 most popular boys name, from 77 births that year.
Popularity over time
Nathaniel in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 7 | #358 |
| 1930 | 27 | #216 |
| 1946 | 24 | #250 |
| 1962 | 60 | #215 |
| 1977 | 149 | #93 |
| 1993 | 235 | #76 |
| 2009 | 238 | #73 |
| 2025 | 77 | #154 |
No year in Illinois had more Nathaniel births than 2000, when 323 were born. Nathaniel's highest rank in Illinois was #56, set in 2000.
Nathaniel started at #358 in 1914 and finished at #154 in 2025 on the boys list in Illinois, with a high of #56 in 2000 and a low of #453 in 1923.
Nationally, Nathaniel's strongest state was Alaska, where it hit #26 in 2000. See Nathaniel in every state →
How popular is Nathaniel in Illinois?
The SSA records 11,968 Nathaniel births in Illinois, counting years with 5 or more from 1914. In 2025 it stood as the #154 most popular boys name, from 77 births that year.
How many babies are named Nathaniel in Illinois?
77 Nathaniel babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Nathaniel in Illinois?
In 2025, Nathaniel sat at #154 on the boys list for Illinois.
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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