Will my child share the name Natalie with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 61 UK babies named Natalie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Natalie in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Natalie becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Natalie is declining: down 228 places since 2020, to #634 in 2025. It peaked at #42 in 1996.

What does the name Natalie mean?

The name Natalie has Latin origins and means "Christmas Day; born on Christmas". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.

Who are some famous people named Natalie?

Notable people named Natalie include: Natalie Maines and Natalie Raitano.

Is Natalie a popular baby name in the United States?

Natalie ranks #73 in the US (2024), comfortably inside the American top 100.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #634

Natalie

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Natalie is a distinctive choice, ranked #634 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Natalie in their class.

Origin & Meaning

Latin — Christmas Day; born on Christmas

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UK Rank 2025

#634

US Rank #89

About the Name Natalie

Natalie has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 97 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #42 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 7 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.

The name carries Latin roots, where it means "Christmas Day; born on Christmas". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.

Natalie is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Natalie in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #73, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.

⭐ Famous People Named Natalie

Natalie Schafer — Natalie Schafer was an American actress, best known today for her role as Lovey Howell on the sitcom Gilligan's Island.
Natalie Maines — Natalie Louise Maines is an American musician.
Natalie Raitano — Natalie Raitano is a former American actress and current fitness professional, fitness expert, strength training coach.

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