Nathaniel
Nathaniel is making a comeback — from #136 in 2010 to #105 in 2019.
Note: Nathaniel hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2019. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
That's a jump of 31 positions. Registrations grew from 6 to 119 (+1883%).
Peak popularity: 2013 (315 registrations, ranked #79).
Neighbours in the 2019 ranking
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By state & territory — 2019
How often Nathaniel was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in New South Wales (96 babies) , least popular in South Australia (23).
In 2019: 119 babies named Nathaniel across 2 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Nathaniel?
- Between 2010 and 2019, Nathaniel was registered for 1,645 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Nathaniel a popular name in Australia?
- Nathaniel has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2019, when it last ranked #105 with 119 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.