Natalie Girl

Popularity: #73 · 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 #51 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.

Top States for Natalie (1945)

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
NY 79
28%
PA 43
15%
CA 26
9%
MA 20
7%
IL 16
6%
NJ 15
5%
OH 15
5%
MI 10
4%
DC 8
3%
ME 8
3%
RI 8
3%
MN 7
2%
IA 7
2%
NC 6
2%
FL 5
2%

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.

YearBirths
20243,114
20233,428
20223,944
20214,059
20204,290
20194,808
20185,127
20175,551
20166,191
20156,510
20147,114
20137,488
20127,908
20118,646
20108,789
20099,420
200810,202
200710,443
200610,950
200510,742
20049,689
20039,151
20028,352
20018,049
20008,096
19998,079
19987,549
19976,539
19966,693
19956,424
19945,837
19935,484
19925,583
19915,557
19905,637
19895,630
19885,483
19875,330
19865,707
19855,536
19845,556
19835,723
19825,962
19814,859
19804,647
19794,445
19784,165
19774,043
19763,500
19752,637
19742,467
19732,059
19722,024
19712,093
19702,370
19692,152
19681,888
19672,032
19662,309
19651,940
19642,126
19631,994
19621,949
19611,625
19601,550
19591,232
19581,283
19571,055
1956612
1955404
1954401
1953374
1952402
1951414
1950390
1949413
1948450
1947434
1946389
1945366
1944380
1943467
1942468
1941368
1940394
1939410
1938402
1937391
1936445
1935457
1934530
1933517
1932580
1931599
1930623
1929634
1928687
1927659
1926669
1925708
1924713
1923694
1922678
1921729
1920548
1919520
1918465
1917484
1916428
1915429
1914395
1913258
1912222
1911190
1910136
1909120
190886
190765
190680
190567
190453
190353
190239
190128
190067
189938
189840
189731
189635
189539
189443
189334
189236
189123
189034
188925
188826
188716
188616
188517
188411
18839
188215
188112
18805