Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Natsumi since 1987
Babies named Natsumi per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1993, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Natsumi's real moment was 2022.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Natsumi is a Japanese feminine name that evokes the imagery of a beautiful summer, combining the elements for 'summer' and 'beauty.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1987, and its popularity has remained stable over the decades. As of 2025, it ranked 11,932, with approximately 1 in 229,610 baby girls receiving this name. Its peak year in the U.S. was 2022, suggesting a modest recent uptick. The name has not been associated with any particular U.S. states in top-state rankings, reflecting its relatively low but consistent usage. Natsumi fits within a broader tradition of Japanese nature-inspired names and is often chosen for its lyrical sound and positive associations.
Natsumi is a Japanese feminine name formed from the elements 夏 (natsu, 'summer') and 美 (mi, 'beauty'). The combination suggests 'summer beauty' or 'beautiful summer.' It is one of many Japanese names that use seasonal or natural imagery, often chosen for its pleasant sound and positive connotations. The name has been in use since at least the late 20th century and has modest but steady popularity in Japan and among Japanese communities abroad.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Na-chan, Natsu, Sumi
Sibling names for Natsumi
Names that share Natsumi's style, for a brother or sister.
