Natalie
Peaked at #13 nationally in 2008, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Natalie has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Natalie — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#13
in 2008
Current rank
#73
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Natalie reached its peak popularity for girls in 2008, ranking #13 nationally with 10,202 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #23 (2014) to #73 (2024) — a 68% drop.
As of 2024, Natalie ranks #73 nationally for girls, with 3,114 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #73 | 3,114 |
| 2023 | #63 | 3,428 |
| 2022 | #55 | 3,944 |
| 2021 | #56 | 4,059 |
| 2020 | #51 | 4,290 |
| 2019 | #41 | 4,808 |
| 2018 | #39 | 5,127 |
| 2017 | #35 | 5,551 |
Natalie — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1778
in 1983
Current rank
#10554
in 2024
Years tracked
59
1917–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1917, Natalie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1983, ranking #1778 nationally with 32 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #10397 (2014) to #10554 (2024) — a 1% drop.
As of 2024, Natalie ranks #10554 nationally for boys, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #10,554 | 7 |
| 2019 | #13,528 | 5 |
| 2017 | #10,453 | 7 |
| 2015 | #9,309 | 8 |
| 2014 | #10,397 | 7 |
| 2013 | #9,398 | 8 |
| 2011 | #7,351 | 11 |
| 2010 | #10,417 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Natalie most popular?
Natalie was most popular in 2008, when it ranked #13 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Natalie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Natalie?
At least 377,072 babies have been recorded with the name Natalie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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