Nathalie
girl name#1478 in 2025Nathalie entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #445 in 1998, ranks #1478 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1881–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #841 |
| 1890s | #1105 |
| 1900s | #1058 |
| 1910s | #801 |
| 1920s | #784 |
| 1930s | #1000 |
| 1940s | #1467 |
| 1950s | #1984 |
| 1960s | #1639 |
| 1970s | #1345 |
| 1980s | #985 |
| 1990s | #612 |
| 2000s | #566 |
| 2010s | #669 |
| 2020s | #1146 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nathalie has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida.
Fashion outlook
Nathalie sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Nathalie today is about where Benita stood in 1988 — 27 years past a #445-sized peak. By 2003, Benita had settled around #5727.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 18,000 people named Nathalie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nathalie alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nathalie in 2025?
- Nathalie ranks #1478 among US girl names in 2025, with 145 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nathalie most popular?
- Nathalie peaked in 1998, reaching #445 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nathalie with classmates?
- Nathalie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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