Nathalie
A female given name from Latin, of rather rare usage, variant of Natalie.
Every Nathalie since 1881 — 20,673 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nathalie
Nathalie is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,481 in 2025 with 145 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 20,673 American babies have been named Nathalie. Its peak came in 2009, when 629 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Nathalie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nathalie 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 | 145 | #1,481 | — | — |
| 2024 | 187 | #1,247 | — | — |
| 2023 | 233 | #1,068 | — | — |
| 2022 | 246 | #1,042 | — | — |
| 2021 | 216 | #1,142 | — | — |
| 2020 | 287 | #912 | — | — |
| 2019 | 298 | #896 | — | — |
| 2018 | 331 | #821 | — | — |
| 2017 | 378 | #745 | — | — |
| 2016 | 436 | #671 | — | — |
| 2015 | 456 | #627 | — | — |
| 2014 | 439 | #651 | — | — |
| 2013 | 529 | #553 | — | — |
| 2012 | 494 | #590 | — | — |
| 2011 | 557 | #523 | — | — |
| 2010 | 473 | #623 | — | — |
| 2009 | 629 | #489 | — | — |
| 2008 | 528 | #588 | — | — |
| 2007 | 525 | #574 | — | — |
| 2006 | 550 | #540 | — | — |
| 2005 | 503 | #569 | — | — |
| 2004 | 438 | #624 | — | — |
| 2003 | 473 | #583 | — | — |
| 2002 | 437 | #592 | — | — |
| 2001 | 497 | #538 | — | — |
| 2000 | 454 | #573 | — | — |
| 1995 | 357 | #619 | — | — |
| 1990 | 332 | #662 | — | — |
| 1985 | 197 | #828 | — | — |
| 1980 | 69 | #1,669 | — | — |
| 1975 | 70 | #1,471 | — | — |
| 1970 | 105 | #1,124 | — | — |
| 1965 | 66 | #1,361 | — | — |
| 1960 | 26 | #2,355 | — | — |
| 1955 | 27 | #2,092 | — | — |
| 1950 | 25 | #1,948 | — | — |
| 1945 | 28 | #1,566 | — | — |
| 1940 | 45 | #1,085 | — | — |
| 1935 | 35 | #1,217 | — | — |
| 1930 | 74 | #828 | — | — |
| 1925 | 100 | #740 | — | — |
| 1920 | 76 | #829 | — | — |
| 1915 | 75 | #766 | — | — |
| 1910 | 22 | #933 | — | — |
| 1905 | 13 | #1,085 | — | — |
| 1900 | 11 | #1,208 | — | — |
| 1895 | 8 | #1,268 | — | — |
| 1890 | 10 | #922 | — | — |
| 1885 | 6 | #1,012 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Nathalie
- Nathalie Delon Actor · b. 1941
- Nathalie Sarraute Writer · 1900–1999
- Nathalie Baye Actor · b. 1948
- Nathalie Cardone Actor · b. 1967
- Nathalie Emmanuel Actor · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nathalie mean?
A female given name from Latin, of rather rare usage, variant of Natalie.
How popular is the name Nathalie in 2025?
Nathalie ranked #1,481 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 145 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nathalie?
20,673 babies have been named Nathalie in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nathalie most popular?
Nathalie peaked in 2009, when 629 newborns received the name.
Is Nathalie a boy or girl name?
Nathalie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nathalie rising or falling?
Nathalie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nathalie?
Well-known people named Nathalie include Nathalie Delon (actor), Nathalie Sarraute (writer), Nathalie Baye (actor).