Holding steady.
Popularity of Nattie since 1886
Babies named Nattie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Nattie's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 48 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nattie first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1886, the same year it reached its peak usage. While it has never been a common name, its charm lies in its nostalgic, vintage feel. The name's trajectory has been stable but extremely rare, with no recorded instances in recent decades. As a diminutive, Nattie shares the warmth of other turn-of-the-century nicknames like Maggie and Sadie, making it a quaint choice for parents seeking a name with old-fashioned appeal. Despite its low frequency, Nattie retains a clear connection to the more popular Natalie or Nathan.
Nattie is a diminutive form of Natalie (from Latin 'natale domini', meaning 'birth of the Lord') or occasionally of Nathan (Hebrew 'gift'). It emerged in the late 19th century as a affectionate nickname, particularly in American usage, and saw its most frequent use in the 1880s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Natie
Sibling names for Nattie
Names that share Nattie's style, for a brother or sister.
