Declining since 2007, #907 for girls today.
Popularity of Nataly since 1966
Babies named Nataly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 51 |
| 1980s | 769 |
| 1990s | 2,464 |
| 2000s | 6,330 |
| 2010s | 4,151 |
| 2020s | 1,687 |
Meaning & origin
Nataly is a modern spelling variant of the classic Natalie, a name with Latin roots meaning 'Christmas Day.' First recorded in the U.S. in 1966, Nataly saw its peak popularity in 2008, but its trajectory has been falling since 2007. In 2025, the name ranked 907th, with approximately 1 in every 5,504 baby girls receiving the name. Nataly is most commonly found in Kansas, Maryland, and Alabama, reflecting its distributed but modest usage across the country. The name's variant spellings offer families flexibility while maintaining the timeless Christmastide association.
Nataly is a variant spelling of Natalie, which derives from the Latin phrase 'dies natalis' meaning 'birthday,' specifically referring to the birthday of Christ. The name became popular in France as Nathalie and spread across Europe. In English-speaking countries, Natalie and its variants have been in use since the 19th century.
Where Nataly is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nat, Tally, Nattie, Lee
Sibling names for Nataly
Names that share Nataly's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Nataly
Names whose popularity has moved with Nataly's over the last 50 years.
