Unisex · #12,106 in 2026

Natale

Current Rank
#12,106
Peak Rank
#1,015 (1915)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,990 (371 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,015 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1906
First Year
2014
Last Year
1915
Peak Year
#1015
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
88
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1962
First Year
2014
Last Year
1984
Peak Year
#3990
Peak Rank
371
Total Count
43
Years Active

The Story of Natale

As a girl name

Natale first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1962, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 19 Natales were born — ranking #3,990 that year. As of 2026, Natale ranks #16,513 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 371 Natales have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Natale first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1906, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 39 Natales were born — ranking #1,015 that year. As of 2026, Natale ranks #12,106 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Natales have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Natale

Phonetically similar names — useful when Natale is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Natale

What does the name Natale mean?
Natale is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1906. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Natale in 2026?
In 2026, Natale ranks #12,106 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Natale most popular?
Natale reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #1,015 that year with 39 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Natale most popular?
Natale has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Natale.
Is Natale a unisex name?
Yes — Natale is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 24% of Natales assigned female and 76% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Natale?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Natale include Deryl, Kodi, Linn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Natale

Natale is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1906 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Natale's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #1,015. Use the chart and map above to compare Natale's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.