Declining since 1995.
Popularity of Natori since 1995
Babies named Natori per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 221 |
| 2000s | 111 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Natori is an extremely rare modern name for girls, first recorded in U.S. data in 1995 with only a handful of births that year. It has never ranked in the top 1000, and its usage has been sporadic and declining since its peak in 1995. The name's origin is obscure; it may be a creative spelling or a borrowing from Japanese, but no strong etymological connection has been established. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice, but families should be aware it carries no traditional or historical weight. Among the few births, no state has reported enough instances to register a top-state pattern, underscoring its exceptional scarcity.
Natori first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995, likely a modern coinage. It may be a feminine elaboration of the Japanese surname Natori (名取, meaning 'name taking') or a creative respelling of the Italian name Natore or the Greek Natos. However, there is no definitive evidence linking it to any established etymology, and it is best understood as a contemporary invented name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tori, Nata
Sibling names for Natori
Names that share Natori's style, for a brother or sister.
