Natasha is a distinctive choice, ranked #1262 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Natasha in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1262
US Rank #933
About the Name Natasha
Natasha has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 607 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #33 — 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 featured in the UK top 100 for 11 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Natasha 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 #933, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Natasha
Unlikely. With around 26 UK babies named Natasha per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Natasha in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Natasha has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 607 places in the last five years. Its peak was #33 in 1996. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Natasha is more popular in the US (#933) than in the UK (#1262). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Natasha include: Natasha Hunt — Natasha May "Mo" Hunt is an English rugby union player who plays scrum-half for Gloucester-Hartpury and for England.; Natasha Akpoti — Natasha Hadiza Akpoti is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who serves as a member of the 10th Nigeria National Assembly representing Kogi Central Senatorial...; Natasha Bharadwaj — Natasha Bharadwaj is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi web shows..
Natasha ranks #933 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
26
UK babies named Natasha (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 607 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Natasha
Likely around 1 other Natasha 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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