Natascha
Every Natascha since 1966 — 916 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Natascha
Natascha is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1966, 916 American babies have been named Natascha. Its peak came in 1972, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Natascha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Natascha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,744 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,355 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,445 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,478 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,398 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,663 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,258 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,938 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,509 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,974 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13,222 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,580 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,461 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,459 |
| 1990 | 30 | #3,598 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,943 |
| 1980 | 30 | #2,978 |
| 1975 | 20 | #3,478 |
| 1970 | 27 | #2,681 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Natascha
- Natascha Kampusch Celebrity · b. 1988
- Natascha McElhone Actor · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Natascha in 2025?
Natascha did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Natascha?
916 babies have been named Natascha in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Natascha most popular?
Natascha peaked in 1972, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Natascha a boy or girl name?
Natascha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Natascha rising or falling?
Natascha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Natascha?
Well-known people named Natascha include Natascha Kampusch (celebrity), Natascha McElhone (actor).