Natalina
Feminine Italian diminutive of Natalia, meaning "Christmas day" or "born at Christmas".
Name Census estimates that about 478 living Americans carry the first name Natalina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Natalina today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Natalina births was 2022 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Natalina. 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.
People living today
478
~ 1 in 717,059 Americans
Peak year
2022
31 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,380
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Natalina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Natalina from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 155 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Natalina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Natalina 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 Natalina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Natalinas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, New York, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Natalina, while Ohio, New Jersey, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Natalina
Natalina is a feminine given name with origins in the Latin language. It is a diminutive form of the name Natalia, which itself derives from the Latin word "natalis" meaning "born" or "birth." The name Natalina was likely coined during the Medieval period, when Latin was widely used across Europe.
As a diminutive form, Natalina was initially used as a nickname or pet name for girls named Natalia. However, over time, it became an independent given name in its own right. The earliest known recorded use of Natalina as a standalone name dates back to the 13th century in Italy.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Natalina was Natalina Cavalieri (1874-1944), an Italian operatic soprano who achieved great fame in the early 20th century. She was particularly renowned for her performances in the works of Puccini and Verdi.
Another significant historical figure named Natalina was Natalina Jaraquemada (1856-1935), a Chilean educator and women's rights activist. She played a pivotal role in establishing educational opportunities for women in Chile and advocating for gender equality.
In the religious sphere, Natalina Bucci (1892-1983) was an Italian Roman Catholic nun who founded the Congregation of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. She was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1988, recognizing her life of service and devotion.
The name Natalina also has literary connections. Natalina Cappelletti (1935-2018) was an Italian novelist and poet whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her novel "La Città del Sole" (The City of the Sun) received critical acclaim and several literary awards.
Lastly, Natalina Rangelova (born 1947) is a Bulgarian operatic soprano who has performed on stages around the world. She is particularly renowned for her interpretations of the roles in operas by Verdi and Puccini, carrying on the tradition of the earlier Natalina Cavalieri.
People
Natalina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Natalina 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
Natalina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Natalina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 478 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Natalina 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 717,059 US residents.
Is Natalina a common name?
We classify Natalina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 607 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Natalina most popular?
The single biggest year for Natalina was 2022, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Natalina is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Natalina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Natalina 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.