Holding steady.
Popularity of Natale since 1906
Babies named Natale per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 11 |
| 1910s | 0 | 191 |
| 1920s | 0 | 271 |
| 1930s | 0 | 164 |
| 1940s | 0 | 117 |
| 1950s | 0 | 122 |
| 1960s | 16 | 89 |
| 1970s | 66 | 73 |
| 1980s | 111 | 40 |
| 1990s | 85 | 46 |
| 2000s | 68 | 18 |
| 2010s | 25 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Natale is an Italian name meaning Christmas, directly tied to the Latin word for birth. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1906, and its peak year was 1915, reflecting its early 20th century vintage. Since then, the name has seen stable but minimal use, with no ranking in recent decades. In its 1910s prime, Natale was primarily given to boys, but it has been used for both genders. While not common today, Natale retains a strong cultural and religious link to the Christmas holiday for families with Italian heritage.
Natale derives from the Italian word for Christmas, itself from Latin 'natalis' meaning 'of or relating to birth'. In Italy, the name has been traditionally given to boys born around Christmas, paralleling the use of Noel in French. It saw modest use in the United States in the early 20th century, peaking in 1915.
“Natale” around the world
Where Natale lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nat, Nato
Sibling names for Natale
Names that share Natale's style, for a brother or sister.
