Natividad Unisex

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: nah-tee-vee-dahd /nɑː.tiˈviː.dæd/

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Spanish: Nativity; Latin: birth

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Natividad originates from the Latin word "nativitas," which translates to "birth." This term is derived from the verb "nasci," meaning "to be born." The name entered the Spanish language as "Natividad," which specifically refers to the birth of Jesus Christ, particularly celebrated during the feast of the Nativity on December 25. The transition from Latin to Spanish occurred during the early medieval period, as Latin evolved into the various Romance languages, with Natividad becoming a common name in Spanish-speaking cultures, reflecting the Christian tradition surrounding the birth of Christ.

Historically, the name Natividad has been associated with significant religious figures and events. One notable reference is Saint Natividad, a figure in Christian hagiography, although detailed historical accounts of such saints can be sparse.

The name gained prominence in the context of the Catholic Church, especially during the Middle Ages, when the veneration of saints and the celebration of the Nativity became central to Christian liturgical practices. The name has been used in various religious texts and translations, including the Vulgate, the Latin version of the Bible, which played a crucial role in shaping Christian doctrine and practice in the Western world.

Culturally, Natividad embodies themes of rebirth and renewal, resonating with the Christian celebration of Christmas. The name is often associated with hope and new beginnings, reflecting the spiritual significance of the Nativity.

In some cultures, diminutive forms such as "Nati" or "Nativita" may be used affectionately, although these variations are less common in historical texts. The enduring nature of the name Natividad highlights its deep roots in religious tradition and its continued relevance in cultural expressions surrounding the celebration of birth and life.

Famous people named Natividad

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

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Natividad Gutiérrez is a Mexican artist best known for her traditional folk art and vibrant paintings.

Natividad Almeda is a Spanish singer best known for her contributions to the flamenco music genre.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Natividad was first seen in the United States in 1895.

Natividad has ranked as high as #1411 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, New Mexico, and Arizona.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Natividad 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 Natividad 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 Natividad.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2022 5 0 5
2021 5 0 5
2019 6 0 6
2017 6 0 6
2016 9 0 9
2015 6 0 6
2014 14 9 5
2013 5 5 0
2012 11 0 11
2011 8 0 8
2010 14 0 14
2009 9 0 9
2008 22 6 16
2007 22 9 13
2006 22 9 13
2005 32 10 22
2004 27 8 19
2003 18 9 9
2002 24 13 11
2001 30 8 22
2000 20 9 11
1999 26 6 20
1998 27 10 17
1997 29 10 19
1996 28 11 17
1995 38 17 21
1994 32 9 23
1993 20 6 14
1992 30 13 17
1991 41 21 20
1990 29 12 17
1989 26 10 16
1988 28 12 16
1987 30 15 15
1986 25 14 11
1985 36 19 17
1984 29 16 13
1983 25 12 13
1982 30 17 13
1981 26 15 11
1980 38 18 20
1979 24 14 10
1978 27 17 10
1977 44 19 25
1976 29 13 16
1975 37 14 23
1974 28 16 12
1973 25 16 9
1972 35 18 17
1971 29 15 14
1970 34 18 16
1969 35 19 16
1968 35 23 12
1967 27 11 16
1966 31 20 11
1965 39 16 23
1964 33 16 17
1963 21 12 9
1962 26 18 8
1961 24 10 14
1960 28 10 18
1959 47 25 22
1958 29 18 11
1957 37 23 14
1956 30 13 17
1955 33 19 14
1954 36 28 8
1953 32 13 19
1952 39 20 19
1951 33 23 10
1950 31 18 13
1949 47 34 13
1948 34 15 19
1947 42 27 15
1946 54 35 19
1945 29 19 10
1944 42 24 18
1943 27 12 15
1942 36 25 11
1941 34 12 22
1940 46 19 27
1939 29 13 16
1938 37 17 20
1937 32 14 18
1936 38 23 15
1935 31 18 13
1934 44 24 20
1933 47 23 24
1932 49 27 22
1931 53 21 32
1930 54 28 26
1929 59 33 26
1928 84 43 41
1927 63 29 34
1926 76 35 41
1925 76 35 41
1924 61 26 35
1923 58 25 33
1922 47 25 22
1921 61 26 35
1920 46 22 24
1919 51 17 34
1918 46 17 29
1917 46 20 26
1916 35 14 21
1915 38 14 24
1914 21 7 14
1913 24 6 18
1912 22 8 14
1911 6 6 0
1910 11 6 5
1909 5 0 5
1908 9 0 9
1906 10 5 5
1905 6 0 6
1904 5 0 5
1903 5 0 5
1901 6 0 6
1895 5 0 5

Top States for Natividad (2014)

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
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