Boy · #8,250 in 2026

Natsu

Name: Popularity of the name Natsu in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Natsu, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,250

Peak Rank

#8,250 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2016

First Year

2023

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#8250

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Natsu

Natsu first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 9 Natsus were born — ranking #8,250 that year. As of 2026, Natsu ranks #8,250 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 42 Natsus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Natsu

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

Nazi
Gnats
Nats
Nutso
Nutsy
Natsume
Nitze
Matzoh
Matsu
Mitsu
Nights
Knots

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Natsu

What does the name Natsu mean?

Natsu is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2016. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Natsu in 2026?

In 2026, Natsu ranks #8,250 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Natsu most popular?

Natsu reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #8,250 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Natsu a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Natsu is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Natsu?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Natsu include Church, Denham, Rom. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Natsu

Natsu is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 42 births in the dataset. Natsu's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #8,250. Use the chart and map above to compare Natsu'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.