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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: Nat /næt/
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: Gift of God; Hebrew: He gave
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Nat is derived from the Hebrew name Nathan, which means "he gave" or "gift." The etymological journey begins with the Hebrew נָתָן (Natan), which was transliterated into Greek as Ναθάν (Nathán) and later into Latin as Nathanus. The name entered Old French as Natan before being adopted into Middle English as Nat, often as a diminutive form of Nathan or as a standalone name.
This linguistic evolution reflects the broader historical interactions among these languages and cultures, particularly through religious texts and translations. Historically, Nathan is a significant biblical figure, appearing in the Old Testament as a prophet during the reign of King David, around the 10th century BCE.
He is known for his role in advising David and for delivering God's messages, including the famous confrontation regarding David's sin with Bathsheba. The name Nathan, and by extension Nat, has been borne by various notable figures throughout history, including saints and scholars, which has contributed to its enduring presence in various cultures.
Culturally, the name Nat carries connotations of generosity and divine gift, resonating with the meanings associated with its Hebrew roots. In Christian tradition, Nathan's role as a prophet has elevated the name's significance, often symbolizing wisdom and moral guidance.
The diminutive Nat has been used affectionately in various contexts, highlighting the name's versatility and warmth. Overall, the historical and cultural significance of Nat is deeply intertwined with its biblical origins and the values it embodies.
Famous people named Nat
In this section, you will find notable people named Nat. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Nat who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Nat King Cole was a jazz pianist and singer best known for Unforgettable, Mona Lisa, and The Christmas Song.
Fictional characters named Nat
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Nat is a fictional character from the video game series The Last of Us. He is a member of a group of survivors navigating a post-apocalyptic world filled with infected and hostile humans.
Nat is a fictional character from the animated series The Amazing World of Gumball. He is a student at Elmore Junior High and is known for his mischievous behavior and interactions with the main characters.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Nat. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nat was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Nat has ranked as high as #1581 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, North Carolina, Louisiana, and Tennessee.
In the past 5 years the name Nat has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Nat is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Nat was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Nat.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 | 6 |
| 1992 | 5 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 | 5 |
| 1984 | 8 | 8 |
| 1982 | 9 | 9 |
| 1981 | 6 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 | 6 |
| 1979 | 10 | 10 |
| 1976 | 7 | 7 |
| 1974 | 13 | 13 |
| 1973 | 19 | 19 |
| 1972 | 8 | 8 |
| 1971 | 20 | 20 |
| 1970 | 17 | 17 |
| 1969 | 14 | 14 |
| 1968 | 15 | 15 |
| 1967 | 9 | 9 |
| 1966 | 15 | 15 |
| 1965 | 17 | 17 |
| 1964 | 26 | 26 |
| 1963 | 21 | 21 |
| 1962 | 13 | 13 |
| 1961 | 23 | 23 |
| 1960 | 30 | 30 |
| 1959 | 34 | 34 |
| 1958 | 24 | 24 |
| 1957 | 28 | 28 |
| 1956 | 17 | 17 |
| 1955 | 22 | 22 |
| 1954 | 16 | 16 |
| 1953 | 24 | 24 |
| 1952 | 18 | 18 |
| 1951 | 15 | 15 |
| 1950 | 18 | 18 |
| 1949 | 20 | 20 |
| 1948 | 22 | 22 |
| 1947 | 28 | 28 |
| 1946 | 20 | 20 |
| 1945 | 17 | 17 |
| 1944 | 23 | 23 |
| 1943 | 21 | 21 |
| 1942 | 24 | 24 |
| 1941 | 24 | 24 |
| 1940 | 21 | 21 |
| 1939 | 22 | 22 |
| 1938 | 22 | 22 |
| 1937 | 25 | 25 |
| 1936 | 20 | 20 |
| 1935 | 21 | 21 |
| 1934 | 25 | 25 |
| 1933 | 21 | 21 |
| 1932 | 28 | 28 |
| 1931 | 26 | 26 |
| 1930 | 31 | 31 |
| 1929 | 34 | 34 |
| 1928 | 22 | 22 |
| 1927 | 36 | 36 |
| 1926 | 32 | 32 |
| 1925 | 29 | 29 |
| 1924 | 38 | 38 |
| 1923 | 35 | 35 |
| 1922 | 44 | 44 |
| 1921 | 40 | 40 |
| 1920 | 43 | 43 |
| 1919 | 52 | 52 |
| 1918 | 48 | 48 |
| 1917 | 56 | 56 |
| 1916 | 51 | 51 |
| 1915 | 61 | 61 |
| 1914 | 42 | 42 |
| 1913 | 36 | 36 |
| 1912 | 49 | 49 |
| 1911 | 29 | 29 |
| 1910 | 20 | 20 |
| 1909 | 16 | 16 |
| 1908 | 16 | 16 |
| 1907 | 12 | 12 |
| 1906 | 12 | 12 |
| 1905 | 6 | 6 |
| 1904 | 5 | 5 |
| 1903 | 14 | 14 |
| 1902 | 7 | 7 |
| 1901 | 11 | 11 |
| 1900 | 18 | 18 |
| 1899 | 16 | 16 |
| 1898 | 15 | 15 |
| 1897 | 8 | 8 |
| 1896 | 6 | 6 |
| 1895 | 11 | 11 |
| 1894 | 18 | 18 |
| 1893 | 9 | 9 |
| 1892 | 16 | 16 |
| 1891 | 12 | 12 |
| 1890 | 14 | 14 |
| 1889 | 8 | 8 |
| 1888 | 12 | 12 |
| 1887 | 8 | 8 |
| 1886 | 9 | 9 |
| 1885 | 15 | 15 |
| 1884 | 8 | 8 |
| 1883 | 13 | 13 |
| 1882 | 7 | 7 |
| 1881 | 14 | 14 |
| 1880 | 14 | 14 |
Top States for Nat (1971)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |