Natalie
From the French form of the Late Latin saint's name Natalia, from nātālis (diēs) (“birthday [of Christ], Christmas”).
Every Natalie since 1880 — 379,831 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Natalie
Natalie is a top-100 name for girls in the United States, ranked #89 in 2025 with 2,736 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 379,831 American babies have been named Natalie. Its peak came in 2006, when 10,970 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Natalie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Natalie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,736 | #89 | — | — |
| 2024 | 3,127 | #73 | 7 | #10,595 |
| 2023 | 3,429 | #63 | — | — |
| 2022 | 3,947 | #55 | — | — |
| 2021 | 4,060 | #56 | — | — |
| 2020 | 4,291 | #51 | — | — |
| 2019 | 4,810 | #41 | 5 | #13,537 |
| 2018 | 5,127 | #39 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5,554 | #35 | 7 | #10,455 |
| 2016 | 6,191 | #31 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6,510 | #27 | 8 | #9,309 |
| 2014 | 7,115 | #23 | 7 | #10,399 |
| 2013 | 7,492 | #21 | 8 | #9,399 |
| 2012 | 7,908 | #17 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8,646 | #14 | 11 | #7,353 |
| 2010 | 8,789 | #14 | 7 | #10,417 |
| 2009 | 9,421 | #16 | 8 | #9,601 |
| 2008 | 10,201 | #13 | 19 | #5,012 |
| 2007 | 10,443 | #17 | 12 | #6,953 |
| 2006 | 10,951 | #17 | 19 | #4,807 |
| 2005 | 10,742 | #18 | 15 | #5,488 |
| 2004 | 9,689 | #19 | 32 | #3,133 |
| 2003 | 9,151 | #23 | 16 | #4,973 |
| 2002 | 8,352 | #30 | 12 | #5,966 |
| 2001 | 8,049 | #32 | 11 | #6,307 |
| 2000 | 8,096 | #34 | 7 | #8,841 |
| 1995 | 6,424 | #51 | 11 | #5,399 |
| 1990 | 5,637 | #63 | 27 | #2,535 |
| 1985 | 5,535 | #58 | 25 | #2,207 |
| 1980 | 4,645 | #65 | 16 | #2,917 |
| 1975 | 2,637 | #110 | 8 | #4,187 |
| 1970 | 2,370 | #142 | 8 | #3,734 |
| 1965 | 1,940 | #180 | — | — |
| 1960 | 1,550 | #216 | 5 | #4,426 |
| 1955 | 404 | #447 | — | — |
| 1950 | 390 | #405 | — | — |
| 1945 | 366 | #365 | — | — |
| 1940 | 394 | #319 | — | — |
| 1935 | 457 | #286 | — | — |
| 1930 | 624 | #248 | 5 | #4,378 |
| 1925 | 708 | #249 | — | — |
| 1920 | 548 | #278 | — | — |
| 1915 | 429 | #283 | — | — |
| 1910 | 136 | #337 | — | — |
| 1905 | 67 | #418 | — | — |
| 1900 | 67 | #412 | — | — |
| 1895 | 39 | #469 | — | — |
| 1890 | 34 | #441 | — | — |
| 1885 | 17 | #534 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #908 | — | — |
Famous people named Natalie
- Natalie Wood Actor · 1938–1981
- Natalie Portman Actor · b. 1981
- Natalie Clifford Barney Writer · 1876–1972
- Natalie of Serbia Companion · 1859–1941
- Natalie Cole Singer · 1950–2015
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Natalie mean?
From the French form of the Late Latin saint's name Natalia, from nātālis (diēs) (“birthday [of Christ], Christmas”).
How popular is the name Natalie in 2025?
Natalie ranked #89 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 2,736 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Natalie?
379,831 babies have been named Natalie in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Natalie most popular?
Natalie peaked in 2006, when 10,970 newborns received the name.
Is Natalie a boy or girl name?
Natalie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Natalie rising or falling?
Natalie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Natalie?
Well-known people named Natalie include Natalie Wood (actor), Natalie Portman (actor), Natalie Clifford Barney (writer).