Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Natalie.
National Rank (2025)
#89
All-Time Peak Rank
#13 (2008)
Total U.S. Births
379,062
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Natalie Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Natalie
According to SSA data, Natalie achieved its highest historical rank of #13 in 2008. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2006 with 10,951 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 58.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Natalie scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-58.0% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record10,951Births in 2006
Years in Top 100
50yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:152
1890s:353
1900s:658
1910s:3,527
1920s:6,719
1930s:4,954
1940s:4,129
1950s:6,567
1960s:19,565
1970s:29,801
1980s:54,428
1990s:63,382
2000s:95,095
2010s:68,142
2020s:21,590
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesNa-ta-lie
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with N, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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