How Many People Are Named Natasha?

Complete statistics for the name Natasha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Natasha
Rare
Russian

Natasha is a Russian diminutive of Natalia, meaning 'born on Christmas day,' and it carries a warmth and elegance that's hard to ignore. About 94,848 people named Natasha are living in the US today, making it genuinely rare at 1 in 3,479 Americans. Its peak in the late 1980s gave it a distinct cultural moment that most people can still place instantly.

~94,848
Living in US
1 in 3,479
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Born on Christmas day
🌐
Origin
Russian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Warm Elegant Spirited Independent
1
Life Path Number

Life path number 1 is traditionally associated with leadership, individuality, and a pioneering spirit. People connected to the number 1 are seen as self-reliant and driven, with a natural desire to forge their own path.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

94,848
Worldwide Bearers
#2,798
Global Rank
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
7,511
🇰🇪 Kenya
7,126
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
6,690
🇲🇾 Malaysia
5,929
🇲🇿 Mozambique
5,280
🇦🇱 Albania
4,503
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
4,030
🇳🇿 New Zealand
3,796
🇬🇭 Ghana
2,978
🇿🇲 Zambia
2,909

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
267 (0%)
♀ Female
94,580 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
20,052
Would be under 30 (21%)
76,631
Would be 30–60 (78%)
1,048
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 97,731 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
56
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Natasha Through the Generations

Natasha had its biggest moment in 1987, when 4,147 babies were given the name in a single year. That's a sharp, concentrated peak, and the numbers tell you almost everything. With 97,731 all-time US births and 94,848 estimated living today, the gap is remarkably small, which means the name is almost entirely a modern phenomenon with very few older generations carrying it. The age breakdown confirms this: 78% of all Natashas are between 30 and 60, meaning the 1980s boom is the core of the name's story. Only 1% are over 60, so it barely existed as a mainstream choice before that era. The under-30 group sits at 21%, which reflects a real but modest next generation. The trend is declining, so that 1987 peak looks increasingly like the name's defining chapter rather than a foundation for future growth.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 10,580
New York 8,822
Texas 6,112
Florida 5,287
Illinois 3,750
Pennsylvania 3,673
Ohio 3,555
New Jersey 3,014
Michigan 2,865
North Carolina 2,752

✨ Similar Names to Natasha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Natasha's Russian roots

📄 About the Name Natasha

How Many People Have the Name Natasha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 94,848 people in the United States currently share the name Natasha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,479 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Natasha a Common or Rare Name?

Natasha is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Natasha Mean?

Natasha means "born on Christmas day" and comes from Russian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Natasha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Natasha Most Popular?

The name Natasha reached peak popularity in 1987, with 4,147 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Natasha?

Approximately 94,848 people named Natasha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 97,731. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,479 Americans.

Is Natasha a rare name?

Natasha is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,479 Americans has this name.

What does the name Natasha mean?

Natasha means "born on Christmas day" and comes from Russian origins.

Is Natasha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Natasha are male and 100% are female.

When was Natasha most popular?

Natasha peaked in 1987 with 4,147 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US94,848
All-Time Births97,731
1 in X1 in 3,479
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1987
World Rank#2,798
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.