Natale Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: nah-TAH-lay /nɑˈtɑːleɪ/
Origin: Italian; Latin
Meaning: Italian: Christmas; Latin: born on Christmas
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Natale has its roots in the Latin word "natalis," which means "of birth" or "relating to birth." This term is derived from the Latin verb "nasci," meaning "to be born." The name evolved through various linguistic stages, entering the vernacular of early Christian communities, where it became associated with the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, known as the Nativity. As Christianity spread throughout Europe, the name Natale was adopted into various languages and cultures, eventually making its way into English through Old French and Middle English influences.
Historically, the name Natale has been linked to significant religious figures and events. In the Christian tradition, the feast of the Nativity, celebrated on December 25, became a central aspect of the liturgical calendar.
This association with the birth of Christ contributed to the name's enduring significance in Christian communities. The name has also been borne by various saints, further embedding it within the religious and cultural fabric of Europe.
Notably, Saint Natale is recognized in some Christian traditions, although details about his life are scarce. Culturally, the name Natale symbolizes new beginnings and the joy of birth, reflecting its etymological roots.
It has been used in various artistic and literary contexts, often evoking themes of renewal and hope. In Italian culture, Natale is commonly associated with Christmas, further enhancing its festive connotations.
The name can also appear in diminutive forms, such as Natale's variant "Nataleo," which may carry similar meanings but is less commonly referenced. Overall, Natale's historical and cultural resonance underscores its significance as a name that celebrates life and birth.
Famous people named Natale
In this section, you will find notable people named Natale. 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 Natale who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Natale Gallo is a musician best known for his work with the band The Gallo Brothers, and his solo albums.
Natale De Grazia is an author best known for his books on Italian literature and culture.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Natale was first seen in the United States in 1906.
Natale has ranked as high as #2208 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.
In the past 5 years the name Natale has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Natale 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 Natale 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 Natale.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 2013 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2006 | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| 2005 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| 1998 | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| 1997 | 22 | 7 | 15 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1995 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1993 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| 1992 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1991 | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| 1990 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1989 | 19 | 5 | 14 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1987 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1986 | 16 | 5 | 11 |
| 1985 | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| 1984 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1983 | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| 1982 | 16 | 6 | 10 |
| 1981 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1980 | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| 1979 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| 1978 | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| 1977 | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| 1976 | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| 1975 | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| 1974 | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| 1973 | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1971 | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| 1970 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1969 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1968 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1967 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1966 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1965 | 21 | 15 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1963 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| 1962 | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| 1961 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1960 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1959 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1958 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1957 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1956 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1955 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1954 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1953 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1952 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1951 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1950 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1949 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1948 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1947 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1946 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1945 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1944 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1943 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1942 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1941 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1940 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1939 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1938 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1937 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1936 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1935 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1934 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1933 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1932 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1931 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1930 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1929 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1928 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1927 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1926 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 1925 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 1924 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1923 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1922 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1921 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1920 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1919 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1918 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 1917 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1916 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1915 | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| 1914 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1913 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1912 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1911 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1908 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1906 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Natale (1991)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |