Natalie is a distinctive choice, ranked #503 in 2024. 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 2024
#503
US Rank #73
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #73, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Natalie
Unlikely. With around 78 UK babies named Natalie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Natalie in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Natalie has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 97 places in the last five years. Its peak was #42 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
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.
Notable people named Natalie include: 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..
Natalie ranks #73 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
78
UK babies named Natalie (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 97 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Natalie
Likely around 1 other Natalie in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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