Natalie
Pronunciation: [ n-AT-uhl-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Natalie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 733 babies have been named Natalie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Natalie is past its peak , currently ranked #15,811 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,811
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Natalie
Natalie is a boy name .
Is Natalie a boy or girl name? Natalie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,811 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #73. Natalie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Natalie is currently ranked #15,811 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Natalie include Nat, Nata, Natay, Nataie, Lie, Liey, Nay, Naie, and Natkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Natalie include Natanael, Natan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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