Boys name · Illinois
Nathaniel in Illinois
Nathaniel was the 154th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 77 babies named Nathaniel that year. Since 1914, Illinois families have named 11,968 babies Nathaniel.
Popularity over time
Nathaniel in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 7 | 358th |
| 1930 | 27 | 216th |
| 1946 | 24 | 250th |
| 1962 | 60 | 215th |
| 1977 | 149 | 93rd |
| 1993 | 235 | 76th |
| 2009 | 238 | 73rd |
| 2025 | 77 | 154th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 358th in 1914 to 154th in 2025.
The most babies named Nathaniel in Illinois in a single year was 323, in 2000. Its best showing was 56th among boys names in 2000.
Across the country, Nathaniel reached its best rank of 26th in Alaska (2000). See Nathaniel in every state →
How popular is Nathaniel in Illinois?
Nathaniel was the 154th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 77 babies named Nathaniel that year. Since 1914, Illinois families have named 11,968 babies Nathaniel.
How many babies are named Nathaniel in Illinois?
In 2025, 77 babies were named Nathaniel in Illinois. The most babies named Nathaniel in Illinois in a single year was 323, in 2000.
What is the rank of Nathaniel in Illinois?
Nathaniel ranked 154th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 56th among boys names in 2000.
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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