Nathalie
How to say it: NAT-uh-lee · /ˈnætəli/
French form of Natalia; from Latin 'natalis' (relating to birth), referring to the birth of Christ.
Nathalie was the 94th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 145 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 57% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #158 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #94 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 145 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,010 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −57% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #158 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,359 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Nathalie slipped from a high in the 2000s. Now well below that mark at #94, it looks set to slip further.
What goes with it
Light and melodic, Nathalie feels gentle and crisp with a seasonal touch. Elise pairs nicely.
Parents who love Nathalie also love
Nicknames
- Nat
- Nath
- Natty
- Nati
- Thalie
Honouring a Nathalie in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Nathalie is about 1 in 43.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #1,359 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Nathalie
- Nathalie Emmanuel (born 1989)British actress
- Nathalie Sarraute (1900–1999)French lawyer and writer
- Nathalie Baye (1948–2026)French actress
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