Boys name · Kentucky
Nathaniel in Kentucky
As of 2025, Nathaniel was the #162 most common boys name in Kentucky, drawn from 34 births that year. Its total reaches 4,443 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912.
Popularity over time
Nathaniel in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 13 | #123 |
| 1928 | 10 | #299 |
| 1944 | 8 | #329 |
| 1960 | 8 | #349 |
| 1977 | 46 | #107 |
| 1993 | 92 | #65 |
| 2009 | 88 | #73 |
| 2025 | 34 | #162 |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky ran from #45 in 1998 to #460 in 1929, starting at #123 in 1912 and ending at #162 in 2025.
Kentucky had the most Nathaniel births in 2001, with 141. In 1998 it reached #45, its highest boys-name rank in Kentucky.
Across the country, Nathaniel reached its highest rank of #26 in Alaska (2000). See Nathaniel in every state →
How popular is Nathaniel in Kentucky?
As of 2025, Nathaniel was the #162 most common boys name in Kentucky, drawn from 34 births that year. Its total reaches 4,443 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912.
How many babies are named Nathaniel in Kentucky?
34 Nathaniel babies were born in Kentucky in 2025.
What is the rank of Nathaniel in Kentucky?
Nathaniel ranked #162 among boys names in Kentucky in 2025.
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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