Natalie
Natalie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnætəli/
Meaning and origin of Natalie
Root meaning: “birthday [of Christ], Christmas”
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
From the French form of the Late Latin saint's name Natalia, from nātālis (diēs) (“birthday [of Christ], Christmas”). Doublet of Natalya.
How popular is Natalie?
Since 1880, 379,062 girls and 769 boys in the U.S. have been named Natalie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #1778 in 1983. In 2025 it ranked #89 for girls, with 2,736 babies given the name.
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Natalie FAQ
What does the name Natalie mean?
Natalie traces back to a root meaning "birthday [of Christ], Christmas". A female given name from Latin. From the French form of the Late Latin saint's name Natalia, from nātālis (diēs) (“birthday [of Christ], Christmas”). Doublet of Natalya.
What is the origin of the name Natalie?
Natalie is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Natalie?
Since 1880, 379,062 girls and 769 boys in the U.S. have been named Natalie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13 in 2008. Its highest rank for boys was #1778 in 1983. In 2025 it ranked #89 for girls, with 2,736 babies given the name.
Is Natalie a boy or girl name?
Natalie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 379,062 girls and 769 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.