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Nate

Nate: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /neΙͺt/

Meaning and origin of Nate

  • A diminutive of the male given names Nathan, Nathanael and Nathaniel, and also a female given name Natalie.

How popular is Nate?

93U.S. babies in 2025
#1019peak rank (1880)
4,791babies since 1880

Since 1880, 301 girls and 4,490 boys in the U.S. have been named Nate (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3574 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #1019 in 1880. In 2025, 93 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Nate FAQ

What does the name Nate mean?

A diminutive of the male given names Nathan, Nathanael and Nathaniel, and also a female given name Natalie.

How popular is the name Nate?

Since 1880, 301 girls and 4,490 boys in the U.S. have been named Nate (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3574 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #1019 in 1880. In 2025, 93 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Nate a boy or girl name?

Nate is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 301 girls and 4,490 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.