Nat
boy nameNat entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #460 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#460
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #600 |
| 1890s | #613 |
| 1900s | #786 |
| 1910s | #780 |
| 1920s | #1228 |
| 1930s | #1399 |
| 1940s | #1505 |
| 1950s | #1704 |
| 1960s | #1986 |
| 1970s | #3005 |
| 1980s | #5346 |
| 1990s | #7892 |
| 2000s | #10667 |
| 2020s | #12239 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Nat are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nat alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nat in 2025?
- Nat is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Nat most popular?
- Nat peaked in 1881, reaching #460 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nat with classmates?
- Nat will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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