Nathaniel Wilks

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Nathaniel Wilks — Hebrew
122K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Nathaniel Wilks is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Nathaniel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Nathaniel is an English variant of the biblical Hebrew name Nathanael. It can be a given or surname. Given name Nathaniel Archibald (1952–2018), American basketball player Nate Archibald (born 1948), American basketball player Nathaniel Ayers (born 1951), American musician who is the subject of the 2009 film The Soloist Nathaniel Bacon (1647–1676), Virginia colonist who instigated Bacon's Rebellion Nathaniel P. The surname Wilks: Alan Wilks (born 1946), English footballer Bobby Wilks (1931–2009), American Coast Guard aviator Brian Wilks (born 1966), ice hockey player Clement Wilks (1819–1871), Australian civil engineer Christine Wilks (born 1960), British digital artist and writer Dan and Farris Wilks, American businessmen Eileen Wilks (born 1952), American author George Wilks (1908–1981), British motorcycle speedway rider Guy Wilks (born 1981), British rally driver Hector Wilks (1919–1992), English botanist Ivor Wilks (1928–2014), British historian James Wilks (born 1978), English mixed martial arts fighter Jim Wilks . Nathaniel is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 122K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Nathaniel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Nathaniel

Hebrew

Nathaniel is an English variant of the biblical Hebrew name Nathanael. It can be a given or surname. Given name Nathaniel Archibald (1952–2018), American basketball player Nate Archibald (born 1948), American basketball player Nathaniel Ayers (born 1951), American musician who is the subject of the 2009 film The Soloist Nathaniel Bacon (1647–1676), Virginia colonist who instigated Bacon's Rebellion Nathaniel P.

Surname: Wilks

English

Alan Wilks (born 1946), English footballer Bobby Wilks (1931–2009), American Coast Guard aviator Brian Wilks (born 1966), ice hockey player Clement Wilks (1819–1871), Australian civil engineer Christine Wilks (born 1960), British digital artist and writer Dan and Farris Wilks, American businessmen Eileen Wilks (born 1952), American author George Wilks (1908–1981), British motorcycle speedway rider Guy Wilks (born 1981), British rally driver Hector Wilks (1919–1992), English botanist Ivor Wilks (1928–2014), British historian James Wilks (born 1978), English mixed martial arts fighter Jim Wilks .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Nathaniel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Nathaniel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Nathaniel Wilks

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Nathaniel Wilks:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Nathaniel?
The first name Nathaniel originates from Hebrew. Nathaniel is an English variant of the biblical Hebrew name Nathanael. It can be a given or surname. Given name Nathaniel Archibald (1952–2018), American basketball player Nate Archibald (born 1948), American basketball player Nathaniel Ayers (born 1951), American musician who is the subject of the 2009 film The Soloist Nathaniel Bacon (1647–1676), Virginia colonist who instigated Bacon's Rebellion Nathaniel P.
When was Nathaniel most popular?
The name Nathaniel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Wilks?
The surname Wilks originates from English. Alan Wilks (born 1946), English footballer Bobby Wilks (1931–2009), American Coast Guard aviator Brian Wilks (born 1966), ice hockey player Clement Wilks (1819–1871), Australian civil engineer Christine Wilks (born 1960), British digital artist and writer Dan and Farris Wilks, American businessmen Eileen Wilks (born 1952), American author George Wilks (1908–1981), British motorcycle speedway rider Guy Wilks (born 1981), British rally driver Hector Wilks (1919–1992), English botanist Ivor Wilks (1928–2014), British historian James Wilks (born 1978), English mixed martial arts fighter Jim Wilks .
What are the origins of the name Nathaniel Wilks?
The name Nathaniel Wilks combines two different traditions: the first name Nathaniel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Wilks originates from English.
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