Nature
Nature is an inherent character or constitution, particularly of the ecosphere or the universe as a whole. In this general sense nature refers to the laws, elements and phenomena of the physical world, including life. Although humans are part of nature, human activity or humans as a whole are often described as at times at odds, or outright separate and even superior to nature.
Meaning & Origin of Nature
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Nature is an inherent character or constitution, particularly of the ecosphere or the universe as a whole. In this general sense nature refers to the laws, elements and phenomena of the physical world, including life. Although humans are part of nature, human activity or humans as a whole are often described as at times at odds, or outright separate and even superior to nature.
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Etymology
The Story of Nature
As a girl name
Nature first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1973, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 56 Natures were born — ranking #2,956 that year. As of 2026, Nature ranks #3,030 for girls with 54 births, rising sharply (+58% over the past five years). In total, more than 679 Natures have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.
As a boy name
Nature first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2000, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 27 Natures were born — ranking #3,908 that year. As of 2026, Nature ranks #6,682 for boys with 12 births, gradually falling (-7%). In total, more than 222 Natures have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
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About the name Nature
Nature is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 679 births in the dataset. Nature's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #2,956. Use the chart and map above to compare Nature'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 .
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