The nameNatalie

Natalie is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "born on Christmas Day". It was a top 20 name in the United States in the 2000s.

Meaning

Natalie comes from the Latin natalis dies, "birthday", referring to the birth of Christ. It was first given to girls born at Christmas.

Origin

Latin, through Russian and French. Natalia is the Russian form, Nathalie the French one.

History

The actress Natalie Wood made the name popular in America in the 1950s and 1960s. It reached the top 20 in the 2000s.

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Popularity of the name Natalie

Natalie in the United States

73rdmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2006peak year (10,969 births)
377,072babies named Natalie in the United States since 1880
05,48510,969 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Natalie was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 95,245 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Natalie. Its rise began around 1958, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Natalie in the United States were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 3,768 births a year on average, against 5,641 in the five years before.

Natalie in the United Kingdom

637thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
1997peak year (1,332 births)
11,164babies named Natalie in the United Kingdom since 1997
06661,332 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Natalie was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 4,981 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Natalie. Half of all babies named Natalie in the United Kingdom were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 87 births a year on average, against 146 in the five years before.

Natalie in Ireland

387thmost popular girls' name in Ireland in 2025
1982peak year (94 births)
2,065babies named Natalie in Ireland since 1964
04794 198020002020
Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Natalie in France

1966peak year (80 births)
1,340babies named Natalie in France since 1900
04080 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Natalie in Switzerland

790thmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025
2000peak year (61 births)
604babies named Natalie in Switzerland since 2000
03161 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Natalie in Austria

281stmost popular girls' name in Austria in 2025
1997peak year (256 births)
4,630babies named Natalie in Austria since 1984
0128256 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Natalie in Norway

261stmost popular girls' name in Norway in 2025
2005peak year (94 births)
2,197babies named Natalie in Norway since 1945
04794 1960198020002020
Births per year in Norway. Source: Statistics Norway (SSB), table 10467.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Natalie

Names from the same generation as Natalie, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Natalie mean?

Natalie comes from the Latin natalis dies, "birthday", referring to the birth of Christ. It was first given to girls born at Christmas.

What is the origin of the name Natalie?

Latin, through Russian and French. Natalia is the Russian form, Nathalie the French one.

Is Natalie a girl's or a boy's name?

Natalie is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Natalie?

In 2024, Natalie was the 73rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 3,114 births.

What are the variants of the name Natalie?

Variants and related names of Natalie include Natalia, Nataly, Natasha and Nathalie.

What are good sibling names for Natalie?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Victoria, Hailey, Abigail and Julia for a sister, Victor, Antonio, Marcus and Christian for a brother.

Who are famous people named Natalie?

Natalie Wood, actress; Natalie Portman, actress; Natalie Imbruglia, singer; Natalie Cole, singer.