Nataleigh
Feminine name formed from combining "Natalie" and "Leigh", meaning "Christmas" and "meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 1,472 living Americans carry the first name Nataleigh. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nataleigh today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nataleigh births was 2011 (95 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nataleigh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Nataleigh is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.5K
~ 1 in 232,849 Americans
Peak year
2011
95 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,720
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Nataleigh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nataleigh from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 710 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nataleigh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nataleigh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nataleighs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 17 states and territories. Texas, North Carolina, Georgia recorded the most babies named Nataleigh, while Illinois, Iowa, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nataleigh
The name Nataleigh is a modern variant of the name Natalie, which has its origins in the Latin name Natalia. Natalia is derived from the Latin word "natalis," meaning "relating to birth" or "birthday." The name was initially given to children born around Christmas time, as "natalis" also refers to the feast of the Nativity.
In the early Christian era, Natalia was a popular name among believers, as it symbolized the birth of Christ. It was particularly common in regions where Latin was widely spoken, such as Italy, France, and parts of the Iberian Peninsula. Variations of the name, like Nataline and Natalina, also emerged during this period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Natalie dates back to the 4th century AD, when Saint Natalie of Nicomedia, a Christian martyr, lived. She was venerated for her unwavering faith and devotion to Christianity, even in the face of persecution.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Natalie or its variants. One of the most famous was Natalie, the wife of the Roman Emperor Valens, who ruled in the 4th century AD. Another notable figure was Natalie Delünitz, a 17th-century Swedish noble and courtier.
In the 19th century, the name gained popularity in literature. Natalie Pushkin, the wife of the famous Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, was born in 1812. Her name was immortalized in several of her husband's works. Additionally, Natalie Bauer, a 19th-century American author and poet, was born in 1856.
The variant spelling Nataleigh emerged more recently, likely as a creative or stylized form of the traditional name Natalie. While it may have been inspired by the original Latin roots, Nataleigh is a modern invention, reflecting contemporary naming trends that favor unique and individualized forms of classic names.
People
Nataleigh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nataleigh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nataleigh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nataleigh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,472 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nataleigh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 232,849 US residents.
Is Nataleigh a common name?
We classify Nataleigh as "Rare". It ranks above 92.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,489 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nataleigh most popular?
The single biggest year for Nataleigh was 2011, when 95 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nataleigh is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nataleigh a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nataleigh in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.