Holding steady.
Popularity of Natascha since 1966
Babies named Natascha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 327 |
| 1980s | 212 |
| 1990s | 215 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Natascha is a German variant of Natasha, first recorded in the United States in 1966. The name reached its peak popularity in 1972, reflecting the broader trend of Slavic names entering American culture during the mid-20th century. Since then, its usage has remained stable but low, with no rank in recent years due to fewer than five births per year nationally. The name offers a European spelling alternative to the more common Natasha, maintaining the soft sound and the derived meaning of 'born on Christmas.' While not widely used across the U.S., it retains occasional usage in German-American communities.
Natascha is a German spelling variant of Natasha, which itself is a Russian diminutive of Natalya. Natalya derives from the Latin Natalia, from 'dies natalis' meaning 'day of birth' (usually understood as Christmas Day or resurrection). The name has been used in German-speaking countries since the early 20th century, gaining visibility through European cultural exchanges.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tasha, Nati, Scha
Sibling names for Natascha
Names that share Natascha's style, for a brother or sister.
