Nate
girl nameNate entered the US charts in 1968, peaked at #3506 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1968–2025
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rank today
#3506
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5642 |
| 1970s | #5628 |
| 1980s | #6693 |
| 1990s | #10727 |
| 2000s | #14995 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Nate are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nate alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nate in 2025?
- Nate is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nate most popular?
- Nate peaked in 1980, reaching #3506 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nate with classmates?
- Nate will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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