Nate
boy name#1743 in 2025Nate entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #909 in 1880, ranks #1743 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1743
rank today
#909
peak (1880)
93
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #909 |
| 1890s | #982 |
| 1910s | #2520 |
| 1920s | #3047 |
| 1930s | #2507 |
| 1940s | #2407 |
| 1950s | #2057 |
| 1960s | #1482 |
| 1970s | #1680 |
| 1980s | #2385 |
| 1990s | #2249 |
| 2000s | #1359 |
| 2010s | #1586 |
| 2020s | #1671 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nate has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 4,100 people named Nate are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nate alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 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 ranks #1743 among US boy names in 2025, with 93 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nate most popular?
- Nate peaked in 1880, reaching #909 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nate with classmates?
- Nate will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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