How Many People Are Named Nathalie?
Complete statistics for the name Nathalie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nathalie, a French name meaning 'birth of light', is very rare in the US with only 17,931 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 18,404 Americans. The majority, 58%, are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 20,527 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nathalie Through the Generations
Nathalie saw its peak popularity in 2009 with 629 births, but since then, the trend has been declining. As of now, there are 17,931 people named Nathalie living in the US, with an average age of 35. The age distribution shows a significant portion under 30 (11,971), indicating that it's a name favored by younger parents. This modernity is reflected in the fact that only 3,135 are over 60, showing how the name has become increasingly popular among new generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nathalie's French roots
📄 About the Name Nathalie
How Many People Have the Name Nathalie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17,931 people in the United States currently share the name Nathalie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,404 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nathalie a Common or Rare Name?
Nathalie is classified as Very 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 Nathalie Mean?
Nathalie means "birth of light" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nathalie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nathalie Most Popular?
The name Nathalie reached peak popularity in 2009, with 629 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 Nathalie?
Approximately 17,931 people named Nathalie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 20,527. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,404 Americans.
Is Nathalie a rare name?
Nathalie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,404 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nathalie mean?
Nathalie means "birth of light" and comes from French origins.
Is Nathalie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nathalie are male and 100% are female.
When was Nathalie most popular?
Nathalie peaked in 2009 with 629 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.