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SHAHR-luht
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Natalie
GirlLatin· “born on Christmas Day”
- Meaning
- born on Christmas Day
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- NA-tuh-lee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #89
- US babies 2025
- 2,736
- Best rank
- #13 (2008)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Natalie
Natalie is a Latin name that means “born on Christmas Day”.
Natalie is a form of Natalia, from the Late Latin natale domini, "the birth of the Lord", referring to Christmas Day. It may originally have been given to girls born at Christmas. Saint Natalia, wife of the martyr Adrian of Nicomedia, was venerated in the Eastern church, which helped spread the name in Russia as Natalya, with the familiar pet form Natasha. Natalie entered English use in the nineteenth century and gained Hollywood glamour through actress Natalie Wood. It sounds bright, gentle and polished. Nat and Nattie are nicknames, and Nathalie is the usual French spelling.
Other spellings with the same sound: Nathalie.
Popularity over time
Natalie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #13 in 2008, and the most babies received it in 2006, when 10,951 were named Natalie. In 2025, 2,736 babies were named Natalie, and it ranked #89 nationally. That is 58% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #278 in 1920, #405 in 1950, #65 in 1980, #34 in 2000, #14 in 2010, and #89 in 2025. Of the 379,062 US girls named Natalie since records began, 25% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 68,142 babies. Since 2010, 89,732 more have been named Natalie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Addison, Nevaeh, Alexa, Angelina, and Jocelyn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Natalie ranked highest in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | #37 | 20 |
| New Hampshire | #43 | 22 |
| Massachusetts | #56 | 91 |
| Virginia | #61 | 97 |
| Pennsylvania | #63 | 140 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Natalie is usually pronounced NA-tuh-lee, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with N and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Nathalie.
Middle names for Natalie
A few middle names that flow with Natalie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Natalie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Natalie mean?
Natalie is a Latin name that means “born on Christmas Day”.
What is the origin of the name Natalie?
Natalie has Latin roots. Natalie is a form of Natalia, from the Late Latin natale domini, "the birth of the Lord", referring to Christmas Day.
Is Natalie a popular name?
Yes. Natalie ranked #89 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Natalie a boy or girl name?
Natalie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Natalie?
Natalie is usually pronounced NA-tuh-lee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings