Natalie
Natalie is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “born on Christmas Day.” It ranked #38 in the United States in 2025. Derived from Latin 'natalis dies Domini,' meaning the Lord's birthday, later contracted to 'natalia.
how do you pronounce Natalie?
NAT-uh-lee
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what does Natalie mean?
The name Natalie means “born on Christmas Day.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Derived from Latin 'natalis dies Domini,' meaning the Lord's birthday, later contracted to 'natalia.' Traditionally given to girls born at Christmas; Saint Natalia of Nicomedia was a 4th-century Christian martyr.
where does the name Natalie come from?
From the Latin natalis, meaning of the birth, specifically the dies natalis Domini — the Lord's birthday. The name therefore means born at Christmas rather than simply born, and it was originally given to children arriving in that season.
the history of Natalie
St Natalia was a fourth-century Christian who tended imprisoned martyrs, and the name has been steadily used in Russia as Natalya and across Romance-speaking Europe as Natalia and Noelle. The actress Natalie Wood carried it in mid-century America, and it has stayed in the American top hundred for over forty years.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #38 |
| 2023 | #38 |
| 2022 | #37 |
| 2021 | #36 |
| 2020 | #35 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Natalie?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Natalie?
- Natalie Portman (actress)
- Natalie Wood (actress)
- Natalie Imbruglia (singer)
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what names go well with Natalie?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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