Natasha
Borrowed from Russian Ната́ша (Natáša), an informal pet form of Ната́лья (Natálʹja), cognate to Natalie.
Every Natasha since 1934 — 97,937 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Natasha
Natasha is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,148 in 2025 with 202 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1934, 97,937 American babies have been named Natasha. Its peak came in 1987, when 4,147 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Natasha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Natasha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 202 | #1,148 | — | — |
| 2024 | 285 | #933 | — | — |
| 2023 | 261 | #984 | — | — |
| 2022 | 337 | #834 | — | — |
| 2021 | 297 | #908 | — | — |
| 2020 | 272 | #945 | — | — |
| 2019 | 305 | #885 | — | — |
| 2018 | 337 | #808 | — | — |
| 2017 | 356 | #775 | — | — |
| 2016 | 390 | #730 | — | — |
| 2015 | 428 | #669 | — | — |
| 2014 | 444 | #645 | — | — |
| 2013 | 494 | #582 | — | — |
| 2012 | 565 | #535 | — | — |
| 2011 | 606 | #491 | — | — |
| 2010 | 675 | #456 | — | — |
| 2009 | 786 | #402 | — | — |
| 2008 | 776 | #415 | — | — |
| 2007 | 848 | #387 | — | — |
| 2006 | 919 | #356 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,029 | #312 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,060 | #304 | 7 | #9,638 |
| 2003 | 970 | #321 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,025 | #305 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,080 | #291 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,144 | #281 | — | — |
| 1995 | 2,104 | #154 | — | — |
| 1990 | 3,270 | #105 | 8 | #6,237 |
| 1985 | 3,553 | #79 | 11 | #3,964 |
| 1980 | 3,428 | #89 | 15 | #3,056 |
| 1975 | 1,844 | #145 | 9 | #3,844 |
| 1970 | 717 | #350 | — | — |
| 1965 | 120 | #931 | — | — |
| 1960 | 91 | #1,144 | — | — |
| 1955 | 25 | #2,206 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,874 | — | — |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,700 | — | — |
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Famous people named Natasha
- Natasha Richardson Actor · 1963–2009
- Natasha Henstridge Actor · b. 1974
- Natasha Zvereva Tennis player · b. 1971
- Natasha Korolyova Singer · b. 1973
- Natasha Lyonne Actor · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Natasha mean?
Borrowed from Russian Ната́ша (Natáša), an informal pet form of Ната́лья (Natálʹja), cognate to Natalie.
How popular is the name Natasha in 2025?
Natasha ranked #1,148 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 202 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Natasha?
97,937 babies have been named Natasha in the United States since 1934, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Natasha most popular?
Natasha peaked in 1987, when 4,147 newborns received the name.
Is Natasha a boy or girl name?
Natasha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Natasha rising or falling?
Natasha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Natasha?
Well-known people named Natasha include Natasha Richardson (actor), Natasha Henstridge (actor), Natasha Zvereva (tennis player).