How Many People Are Named Natalie?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Natalie

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 4,973 living people in the United States currently have the first name Natalie. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 5,709 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #471 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~4,973CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)5,709Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#471U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year2000 (105 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~4,973
Historical Births (SSA)
5,709
All-Time Rank
#471
Historical Peak
2000

Key Insights for Natalie

Estimated Living Bearers
~4,973 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#471
Common First Name (Top 500)
Historical Peak Year
2000
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Male
90.4% Male · 9.6% Female
Largest Estimated Population
California
~622 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Natalie

Living Population Model
~4,973

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
5,709

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
3,324

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
33.5 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
2000

Highest annual total: 105 registrations in 2000.

Recent 10-Year Trend
stable (-7%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Natalie has maintained a consistent, stable registration level across recent 2015–2024 birth cohorts.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Natalie (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 2000 (~105 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
201081729
201179709
201277698
201375678
201474668
201573658
201671638
201770628
201869618
201968617
202067607
202166597
202265587
202365587
202464577

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
16/100
1950s
34/100
1960s
65/100
1970s
88/100
1980s
89/100
1990s
68/100
2000s
98/100
2010s
77/100
2020s
34/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Natalie has been predominantly masculine (90.4% male vs 9.6% female).

Male: 90.4% (~5,160 births)Female: 9.6% (~549 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Natalie

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Natalie in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Natalie appeared 3,324 times, ranking #397 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
3,324 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#397
Census Sex Breakdown
92% M · 8% F

Where Is the Name Natalie Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~622 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~62212.5%
Texas (TX)~4589.2%
Florida (FL)~3386.8%
New York (NY)~3036.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~1994%
Illinois (IL)~1943.9%
Ohio (OH)~1793.6%
Georgia (GA)~1643.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 4,973 people named Natalie are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 33.5 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Natalie: 33.5 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Natalie

How many people in the U.S. are named Natalie?

Approximately 4,973 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Natalie. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 5,709 birth applications for Natalie between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Natalie?

Natalie ranks #471 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This places Natalie comfortably within the top 500 most widely recognized American names.

When was the name Natalie most popular in America?

The name Natalie reached its peak historical popularity in 2000, when 105 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Natalie?

Natalie has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Natalie?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Natalie has been predominantly masculine (90.4% male vs 9.6% female).

Where is the name Natalie most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Natalie resides in California, with approximately 622 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Natalie in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Natalie appeared 3,324 times in census returns, ranking #397 in official 2020 returns.

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