Natalie Girl

Popularity: #86 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: NAT-uh-lee //ˈnæt.ə.li//

Origin: Latin; French

Meaning: Latin: 'born on Christmas'; French: 'Christmas Day'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Natalie is derived from the Latin name "Natalis," which means "birthday" or "born on the day of Christ's birth." This etymology is linked to the Latin phrase "Nativitas Christi," referring specifically to the Nativity of Jesus. The name evolved through various forms, including the Old French "Natalie," before being adopted into English usage in the 18th century.

The transition into English reflects the broader influence of Latin and French on the English language, particularly following the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, which introduced a wealth of Latin-derived vocabulary and names into English culture. Historically, the name Natalie has been associated with several notable figures and events.

One significant milestone is its connection to Saint Natalie, a Christian martyr who is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Her feast day is celebrated on December 31, which aligns with the Christmas season, further emphasizing the name's association with birth and renewal.

The name gained additional prominence through its use in various literary and artistic works, particularly during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, when themes of birth and rebirth were prevalent. Culturally, Natalie has resonated with themes of joy and celebration, often symbolizing new beginnings and the spirit of life.

This connection to the idea of birth has allowed the name to endure across generations. Diminutive forms such as "Nat" or "Nattie" have also emerged, reflecting a more personal or affectionate usage, though these forms are less formal than the full name.

Overall, the name Natalie carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its etymological origins and the traditions that have celebrated its meaning over the centuries.

Famous people named Natalie

In this section, you will find notable people named Natalie. 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 Natalie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Natalie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Natalie Portman is an actress and filmmaker best known for Black Swan, V for Vendetta, and Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.

Natalie Imbruglia is a singer-songwriter and actress best known for Torn, Big Mistake, and Shiver.

Natalie Merchant is a singer-songwriter best known for her work with 10,000 Maniacs and her solo album Tigerlily.

Natalie Cole was a singer and actress best known for Unforgettable, This Will Be, and Our Love.

Natalie Wood was an actress best known for West Side Story, Rebel Without a Cause, and Splendor in the Grass.

Natalie Coughlin is a swimmer best known for her Olympic gold medals and world records in various swimming events.

Natalie Massenet is an entrepreneur best known for founding the online luxury fashion retailer Net-a-Porter.

Fictional characters named Natalie

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Natalie is a fictional character from the film The Professional. She is a young girl who forms a bond with a hitman after her family is murdered.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Natalie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

NinaNoahNadiaNicoNoraNellie

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Natalie. 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.

NataliaNatashaNadineNinaNoraNellNiaNellie

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Natalie was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Natalie has ranked as high as #53 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Natalie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Natalie 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 Natalie 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 Natalie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,736 0 2,736
2024 3,134 7 3,127
2023 3,429 0 3,429
2022 3,947 0 3,947
2021 4,060 0 4,060
2020 4,291 0 4,291
2019 4,815 5 4,810
2018 5,127 0 5,127
2017 5,561 7 5,554
2016 6,191 0 6,191
2015 6,518 8 6,510
2014 7,122 7 7,115
2013 7,500 8 7,492
2012 7,908 0 7,908
2011 8,657 11 8,646
2010 8,796 7 8,789
2009 9,429 8 9,421
2008 10,220 19 10,201
2007 10,455 12 10,443
2006 10,970 19 10,951
2005 10,757 15 10,742
2004 9,721 32 9,689
2003 9,167 16 9,151
2002 8,364 12 8,352
2001 8,060 11 8,049
2000 8,103 7 8,096
1999 8,091 12 8,079
1998 7,556 7 7,549
1997 6,549 10 6,539
1996 6,708 15 6,693
1995 6,435 11 6,424
1994 5,851 14 5,837
1993 5,491 7 5,484
1992 5,601 18 5,583
1991 5,570 13 5,557
1990 5,664 27 5,637
1989 5,663 33 5,630
1988 5,502 19 5,483
1987 5,360 29 5,331
1986 5,728 21 5,707
1985 5,560 25 5,535
1984 5,582 27 5,555
1983 5,755 32 5,723
1982 5,984 23 5,961
1981 4,882 24 4,858
1980 4,661 16 4,645
1979 4,458 13 4,445
1978 4,186 21 4,165
1977 4,049 6 4,043
1976 3,517 18 3,499
1975 2,645 8 2,637
1974 2,474 8 2,466
1973 2,068 9 2,059
1972 2,032 8 2,024
1971 2,093 0 2,093
1970 2,378 8 2,370
1969 2,160 8 2,152
1968 1,894 8 1,886
1967 2,040 6 2,034
1966 2,314 5 2,309
1965 1,940 0 1,940
1964 2,135 8 2,127
1963 1,993 0 1,993
1962 1,949 0 1,949
1961 1,625 0 1,625
1960 1,555 5 1,550
1959 1,232 0 1,232
1958 1,283 0 1,283
1957 1,055 0 1,055
1956 612 0 612
1955 404 0 404
1954 401 0 401
1953 374 0 374
1952 402 0 402
1951 414 0 414
1950 390 0 390
1949 413 0 413
1948 450 0 450
1947 434 0 434
1946 389 0 389
1945 366 0 366
1944 380 0 380
1943 467 0 467
1942 468 0 468
1941 368 0 368
1940 394 0 394
1939 410 0 410
1938 402 0 402
1937 391 0 391
1936 445 0 445
1935 457 0 457
1934 530 0 530
1933 517 0 517
1932 579 0 579
1931 599 0 599
1930 629 5 624
1929 634 0 634
1928 694 7 687
1927 665 6 659
1926 669 0 669
1925 708 0 708
1924 713 0 713
1923 701 7 694
1922 683 5 678
1921 729 0 729
1920 548 0 548
1919 520 0 520
1918 465 0 465
1917 490 6 484
1916 428 0 428
1915 429 0 429
1914 395 0 395
1913 258 0 258
1912 222 0 222
1911 190 0 190
1910 136 0 136
1909 120 0 120
1908 86 0 86
1907 65 0 65
1906 80 0 80
1905 67 0 67
1904 53 0 53
1903 53 0 53
1902 39 0 39
1901 28 0 28
1900 67 0 67
1899 38 0 38
1898 40 0 40
1897 31 0 31
1896 35 0 35
1895 39 0 39
1894 43 0 43
1893 34 0 34
1892 36 0 36
1891 23 0 23
1890 34 0 34
1889 25 0 25
1888 26 0 26
1887 16 0 16
1886 16 0 16
1885 17 0 17
1884 11 0 11
1883 9 0 9
1882 15 0 15
1881 12 0 12
1880 5 0 5

Top States for Natalie (2024)

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 350
11%
TX 312
10%
NY 171
6%
FL 150
5%
PA 128
4%
MI 118
4%
OH 111
4%
NC 111
4%
IL 106
3%
NJ 98
3%
VA 93
3%
MA 86
3%
GA 85
3%
MN 72
2%
IN 69
2%
AZ 68
2%
TN 65
2%
WI 63
2%
MD 62
2%
WA 61
2%
MO 57
2%
CO 52
2%
SC 49
2%
KS 42
1%
OK 38
1%
AL 37
1%
LA 36
1%
OR 35
1%
IA 33
1%
NE 33
1%
KY 32
1%
CT 29
1%
ME 26
1%
AR 24
1%
UT 22
1%
NM 22
1%
NH 19
1%
ID 19
1%
NV 18
1%
RI 16
1%
WV 15
0%
MS 15
0%
MT 14
0%
SD 13
0%
VT 9
0%
AK 6
0%
ND 6
0%
DE 5
0%
HI 5
0%