Natalee Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: NAT-uh-lee //ˈnæt.ə.li//
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: birthday; English: a modern variation of Natalie
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Natalee is a modern variant of the name Natalie, which has its roots in the Latin word "natalis," meaning "of birth" or "born on the day of Christ's birth." This Latin term evolved into the Old French "Natalie," which was used in the Middle Ages. The name was further adopted into English during the 19th century, primarily through the influence of French culture and language.
The name Natalie, and by extension Natalee, is often associated with the Christmas season due to its etymological connection to the birth of Christ, making it a name imbued with religious significance. Historically, the name Natalie has been borne by various saints, most notably Saint Natalie, a Christian martyr from the early centuries of the Church.
The name gained prominence in the Christian tradition, particularly in the context of the Nativity, which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The use of Natalie and its variants became more widespread with the translation of the Bible into various languages, including the King James Bible in the early 17th century, which helped to disseminate Christian names and their meanings across Europe.
Culturally, names like Natalee carry connotations of new beginnings and hope, reflecting the joy associated with birth and the Christmas celebration. The name has also been linked to themes of innocence and purity, common in many names derived from religious contexts.
While Natalee itself is a more contemporary spelling, it retains the essence of its historical predecessors, embodying the same spiritual and cultural resonance that has allowed the name to endure through the centuries.
Famous people named Natalee
In this section, you will find notable people named Natalee. 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 Natalee who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Natalee Holloway is a missing person best known for her disappearance in Aruba in 2005.
Natalee K. is a singer best known for her work in the pop music genre.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Natalee was first seen in the United States in 1919.
Natalee has ranked as high as #826 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Natalee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Natalee 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 Natalee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Natalee (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 9 | |
| GA | 6 | |
| NY | 5 | |
| OH | 5 | |
| WV | 5 |
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 Natalee.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 83 |
| 2023 | 90 |
| 2022 | 125 |
| 2021 | 130 |
| 2020 | 154 |
| 2019 | 152 |
| 2018 | 199 |
| 2017 | 231 |
| 2016 | 237 |
| 2015 | 280 |
| 2014 | 333 |
| 2013 | 413 |
| 2012 | 439 |
| 2011 | 514 |
| 2010 | 541 |
| 2009 | 576 |
| 2008 | 563 |
| 2007 | 481 |
| 2006 | 603 |
| 2005 | 590 |
| 2004 | 265 |
| 2003 | 260 |
| 2002 | 195 |
| 2001 | 197 |
| 2000 | 200 |
| 1999 | 175 |
| 1998 | 126 |
| 1997 | 118 |
| 1996 | 116 |
| 1995 | 111 |
| 1994 | 125 |
| 1993 | 96 |
| 1992 | 71 |
| 1991 | 71 |
| 1990 | 76 |
| 1989 | 86 |
| 1988 | 81 |
| 1987 | 80 |
| 1986 | 70 |
| 1985 | 53 |
| 1984 | 51 |
| 1983 | 62 |
| 1982 | 59 |
| 1981 | 68 |
| 1980 | 61 |
| 1979 | 48 |
| 1978 | 40 |
| 1977 | 69 |
| 1976 | 48 |
| 1975 | 32 |
| 1974 | 37 |
| 1973 | 33 |
| 1972 | 28 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1969 | 30 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1966 | 24 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1963 | 19 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1919 | 7 |