Natalie Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Natalie is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Natalie?
Natalie is spelled N-A-T-A-L-I-E. The name has 7 letters.
Natalie at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Natalie means “birth” or “born on Christmas Day” and derives from the Latin.
- Origin
- Natalie may derive from the Latin name Natalia, which relates to the Latin word for “birth” or the “day of birth”, specifically associated with Christmas…
- Pronunciation
- NAT-uh-lee · 3 syllables
Natalie Popularity in 2025
Rank#89
Recorded Births2,736
- Girls usage fell 16 places to #89 and recorded 391 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Natalie Mean?
Natalie means “birth” or “born on Christmas Day” and derives from the Latin.
Origin: Natalie may derive from the Latin name Natalia, which relates to the Latin word for “birth” or the “day of birth”, specifically associated with Christmas Day.
How Do You Pronounce Natalie?
PronunciationNAT-uh-lee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Natalie?
- History
- The name Natalie has been used in various cultures since medieval times, often in connection with Christian celebrations of the Nativity.
Natalie Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 2,736 | #89 |
| 2024 | Girls | 3,127 | #73 |
| 2024 | Boys | 7 | #9,894 |
| 2023 | Girls | 3,429 | #63 |
| 2022 | Girls | 3,947 | #55 |
| 2021 | Girls | 4,060 | #56 |
| 2020 | Girls | 4,291 | #51 |
| 2019 | Girls | 4,810 | #41 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5,127 | #39 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5,554 | #35 |
| 2017 | Boys | 7 | #9,696 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6,191 | #31 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6,510 | #27 |
| 2015 | Boys | 8 | #8,744 |
| 2014 | Girls | 7,115 | #23 |
| 2014 | Boys | 7 | #9,642 |
| 2013 | Girls | 7,492 | #21 |
| 2013 | Boys | 8 | #8,789 |
| 2012 | Girls | 7,908 | #17 |
| 2011 | Girls | 8,646 | #14 |
| 2011 | Boys | 11 | #7,009 |
| 2010 | Girls | 8,789 | #14 |
| 2010 | Boys | 7 | #9,693 |
When Was Natalie Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2006 · Girls
10,951 recorded births
National rank #17
2005 · Girls
10,742 recorded births
National rank #18
2007 · Girls
10,443 recorded births
National rank #17
2008 · Girls
10,201 recorded births
National rank #13
Where Natalie Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #34 | 20 |
| NH | #43 | 22 |
| MA | #56 | 91 |
| AK | #60 | 9 |
| VA | #61 | 97 |
| PA | #63 | 140 |
| WI | #63 | 66 |
| RI | #64 | 11 |