Natalie
Natalie is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “born on Christmas Day.” It ranked #89 in the United States in 2025. Derived from Latin 'natalis dies Domini,' meaning the Lord's birthday, later contracted to 'natalia.'
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how do you pronounce Natalie?
NAT-uh-lee
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.
Traditionally given to girls born at Christmas; Saint Natalia of Nicomedia was a 4th-century Christian martyr.
how popular is this name?
Natalie has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #13 in 2008, and ranked #89 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #89 |
| 2024 | #73 |
| 2023 | #63 |
| 2022 | #55 |
| 2021 | #56 |
| 2020 | #51 |
| 2019 | #41 |
| 2018 | #39 |
| 2017 | #35 |
| 2016 | #31 |
| 2010 | #14 |
| 2008 | #13 |
| 2000 | #34 |
| 1990 | #63 |
| 1980 | #65 |
| 1970 | #142 |
| 1960 | #216 |
| 1950 | #405 |
| 1940 | #319 |
| 1930 | #248 |
| 1920 | #278 |
| 1910 | #337 |
| 1900 | #407 |
| 1890 | #435 |
| 1880 | #836 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Natalie fell outside the top 1,000.
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.
who are famous people named Natalie?
- Natalie Portman (actress)
- Natalie Wood (actress)
- Natalie Imbruglia (singer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Natalie?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Natalie?
what names go well with Natalie?
Sibling names that share Natalie's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Natalie
What does the name Natalie mean?
Natalie means “born on Christmas Day”.
What is the origin of the name Natalie?
Natalie comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Natalia, Nathalie and Natasha.
How popular is the name Natalie?
Natalie ranked #89 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2008, at #13, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Natalie a boy or girl name?
Natalie is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Natalie?
Natalie is pronounced NAT-uh-lee, with 3 syllables.
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