Boys name · Indiana
Nathaniel in Indiana
Nathaniel was the 157th most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 53 babies named Nathaniel that year. Since 1915, Indiana families have named 6,960 babies Nathaniel.
Popularity over time
Nathaniel in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 7 | 280th |
| 1942 | 5 | 389th |
| 1957 | 18 | 269th |
| 1971 | 27 | 217th |
| 1984 | 123 | 63rd |
| 1998 | 200 | 47th |
| 2011 | 102 | 89th |
| 2025 | 53 | 157th |
Its rank among boys names in Indiana climbed from 280th in 1915 to 157th in 2025.
The most babies named Nathaniel in Indiana in a single year was 226, in 2000. Its best showing was 45th among boys names in 1997.
Across the country, Nathaniel reached its best rank of 26th in Alaska (2000). See Nathaniel in every state →
How popular is Nathaniel in Indiana?
Nathaniel was the 157th most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 53 babies named Nathaniel that year. Since 1915, Indiana families have named 6,960 babies Nathaniel.
How many babies are named Nathaniel in Indiana?
In 2025, 53 babies were named Nathaniel in Indiana. The most babies named Nathaniel in Indiana in a single year was 226, in 2000.
What is the rank of Nathaniel in Indiana?
Nathaniel ranked 157th among boys names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was 45th among boys names in 1997.
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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