Boys name · Tennessee
Nathaniel in Tennessee
Nathaniel was the 158th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 62 babies named Nathaniel that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 6,426 babies Nathaniel.
Popularity over time
Nathaniel in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | 149th |
| 1926 | 31 | 131st |
| 1943 | 27 | 170th |
| 1959 | 39 | 159th |
| 1976 | 45 | 121st |
| 1992 | 97 | 79th |
| 2009 | 115 | 77th |
| 2025 | 62 | 158th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee fell from 149th in 1910 to 158th in 2025.
The most babies named Nathaniel in Tennessee in a single year was 173, 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 Tennessee?
Nathaniel was the 158th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 62 babies named Nathaniel that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 6,426 babies Nathaniel.
How many babies are named Nathaniel in Tennessee?
In 2025, 62 babies were named Nathaniel in Tennessee. The most babies named Nathaniel in Tennessee in a single year was 173, in 2002.
What is the rank of Nathaniel in Tennessee?
Nathaniel ranked 158th among boys names in Tennessee 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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