Natasha
Peaked at #70 nationally in 1986, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1934, Natasha has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Natasha — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#70
in 1986
Current rank
#933
in 2024
Years tracked
88
1934–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1934, Natasha reached its peak popularity for girls in 1986, ranking #70 nationally with 3,872 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #644 (2014) to #933 (2024) — a 31% drop.
As of 2024, Natasha ranks #933 nationally for girls, with 283 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #933 | 283 |
| 2023 | #986 | 260 |
| 2022 | #833 | 337 |
| 2021 | #908 | 297 |
| 2020 | #944 | 272 |
| 2019 | #885 | 305 |
| 2018 | #808 | 337 |
| 2017 | #775 | 356 |
Natasha — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2141
in 1986
Last ranked
#9638
in 2004
Years tracked
23
1972–2004
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1972, Natasha reached its peak popularity for boys in 1986, ranking #2141 nationally with 27 babies given the name that year.
Natasha hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #9638.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #9,638 | 7 |
| 1993 | #8,360 | 6 |
| 1992 | #6,508 | 8 |
| 1991 | #7,041 | 7 |
| 1990 | #6,237 | 8 |
| 1989 | #2,858 | 22 |
| 1988 | #2,742 | 21 |
| 1987 | #3,162 | 16 |
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 Natasha most popular?
Natasha was most popular in 1986, when it ranked #70 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Natasha becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Natasha?
At least 97,731 babies have been recorded with the name Natasha in the US since 1934, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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