Boys name · Massachusetts
Nathaniel in Massachusetts
Nathaniel was the 129th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 55 babies named Nathaniel that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 6,594 babies Nathaniel.
Popularity over time
Nathaniel in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 131st |
| 1927 | 10 | 223rd |
| 1946 | 10 | 222nd |
| 1962 | 16 | 222nd |
| 1978 | 73 | 76th |
| 1994 | 139 | 66th |
| 2009 | 136 | 61st |
| 2025 | 55 | 129th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts climbed from 131st in 1910 to 129th in 2025.
The most babies named Nathaniel in Massachusetts in a single year was 193, in 2002. Its best showing was 48th among boys names in 1999.
Across the country, Nathaniel reached its best rank of 26th in Alaska (2000). See Nathaniel in every state →
How popular is Nathaniel in Massachusetts?
Nathaniel was the 129th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 55 babies named Nathaniel that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 6,594 babies Nathaniel.
How many babies are named Nathaniel in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 55 babies were named Nathaniel in Massachusetts. The most babies named Nathaniel in Massachusetts in a single year was 193, in 2002.
What is the rank of Nathaniel in Massachusetts?
Nathaniel ranked 129th among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 48th among boys names in 1999.
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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