Holding steady.
Popularity of Natash since 1973
Babies named Natash per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Natash's real moment was 1983.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Natash is a rare spelling variant of Natasha, itself a diminutive of the Russian Natalya. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1973, and while it has never ranked in the national top 1,000, its peak usage occurred in 1983. The trajectory of Natash has remained stable over the years, with only occasional births recorded. It did not reach the top states in any given year, indicating its usage is scattered. Its connection to the more familiar Natasha gives it a familiar sound while remaining distinctive.
Natash likely emerged as a shortened or phonetic variant of Natasha, the Russian diminutive of Natalya. The name Natalya derives from the Latin 'Natalis dies' (birthday), referring to the birth of Christ, and has been popular across Eastern Europe. The variant Natash appears occasionally in English-speaking countries, often as a simplified spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Natash
Names that share Natash's style, for a brother or sister.
