What does the name Natalie mean?

Natalie means born on Christmas Day. From 'natale domini'.

Where does the name Natalie come from?

Natalie is a girl name of Latin origin.

Is Natalie a boy or a girl name?

Natalie is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 100% of children given the name Natalie are girls and 0% are boys.

How popular is the name Natalie in 2023?

Natalie ranks #63 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2006 with 10,970 babies.

How do you pronounce Natalie?

Natalie is pronounced NAT-ah-lee (3 syllables).

What are common spellings of Natalie?

Natalie is also written as Natalia, Natasha.

A name from Latin · Girl

Natalie

Born on Christmas Day. From 'natale domini'.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

373,199 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

3,429 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

NBorn on Christmas Day. From 'natale domini'.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Natalie".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Natalia Most common Natasha

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Natalie.

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Natalie Portman (actress)

Quick answers

People often ask about Natalie.

What does the name Natalie mean?: Natalie means born on Christmas Day. From 'natale domini'.
Where does the name Natalie come from?: Natalie is a girl name of Latin origin.
Is Natalie a boy or a girl name?: Natalie is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 100% of children given the name Natalie are girls and 0% are boys.
How popular is the name Natalie in 2023?: Natalie ranks #63 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2006 with 10,970 babies.
How do you pronounce Natalie?: Natalie is pronounced NAT-ah-lee (3 syllables).
What are common spellings of Natalie?: Natalie is also written as Natalia, Natasha.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.