Natalie: Name Meaning, Origin, & Popularity

Girl name origins & meanings

What does Natalie mean and stand for?

Meaning:

Latin: Born on Christmas Day
French: Birthday of the Lord

Gender: Female

Syllables: 3

Pronunciation: The name Natalie is pronounced nat-uh-lee

The name Natalie has roots in Latin, derived from the word natalis which means "birthday" in reference to the birth of Jesus Christ. It was used to honor the Christmas season and has origins in France where it was adapted to its current form. In French, Natalie means "birthday of the Lord" and is the variation of the French name Natalia. The French name derives from the Latin phrase natale domini.

Girl name variations

Family name origins & meanings

French: from the female personal name Natalie, Latin Natalia, derived from natalis (see Noel). This was the name of a saint and martyr, which gave it popularity in the Middle Ages.

Famous people with this first name

Famous people who gave their babies this name

Chrissie Hynde

Ray Davies

Natalie in Pop Culture

Do you know these fictional characters that share this first name?

Natalie Marsh from The Navigator - A brave and resourceful scientist.
Natalie Teeger from Monk - The devoted assistant to Detective Monk.
Natalie Hurley from Sports Night - A professional and intelligent television producer.
Natalie Green from The Facts of Life - A cheerful and optimistic student attending Eastland Academy.
Natalie Keener from Up in the Air - An ambitious young businesswoman navigating the corporate world.

Popularity of the Name Natalie

According to Social Security Administration data, Natalie has been consistently popular, remaining in the top 50 since 2000. It has jumped up in down, reaching its peak between 2004 and 2012 when it was in the top 20.

However, it is the 21st most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Isabella was at its peak popularity in December 2020.

Natalie was historically given to girls born around Christmas as the name means "birthday of the Lord." Natalie was originally a French-Russo name, but became Americanized years ago. Celebrities such as Natalie Cole, Natalie Portman, and Natalie Wood have contributed to the popularity of the name. Not to mention, it was the name of Cameron Diaz's character in Charlie's Angels.