Natane
Meaning "sweetness" or "joy" of Japanese origin.
Name Census estimates that about 91 living Americans carry the first name Natane. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Natane today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Natane births was 1999 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Natane. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Natane. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
91
~ 1 in 3,766,531 Americans
Peak year
1999
9 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2006 SSA rank
#19,189
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Natane: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Natane from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 37 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Natane 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 Natane during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Natane
The name Natane is believed to have its origins in the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the Middle East, particularly in the region of Syria and Mesopotamia. It is derived from the root word "ntn," which means "to give" or "to bestow."
The earliest known reference to the name Natane can be found in ancient Sumerian cuneiform tablets dating back to around 2500 BCE. These tablets record the name as "Na-ta-ne," which was likely a variant spelling or transliteration of the original Semitic form.
In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, Natane was one of the lesser-known deities associated with fertility and abundance. The name was also found inscribed on various artifacts and seals from the region, suggesting its use as a personal name among the inhabitants of ancient Mesopotamia.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Natane was a Sumerian scribe who lived around 2300 BCE. His name was Natane-ili, and he is known for his contributions to the development of cuneiform writing and record-keeping.
In the 8th century BCE, a notable figure named Natane ben Ahimelech was mentioned in the Hebrew Bible (2 Samuel 17:25). He was a priest during the reign of King David and is described as being loyal to the monarch.
Another historical figure with the name Natane was a Syrian Christian martyr who lived in the 4th century CE. He was tortured and executed for his faith during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
During the Middle Ages, the name Natane was occasionally used among certain Christian communities in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. One example is Natane of Anara, a 12th-century Armenian monk and scholar who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy.
In the 16th century, a Muslim scholar and poet from Persia named Natane Shirazi gained recognition for his works on Sufism and mystical poetry. He lived from around 1530 to 1610 and was highly regarded in literary circles of the time.
While the name Natane has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has persisted as a unique and meaningful name with deep roots in ancient cultures and traditions.
People
Natane + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Natane 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
Natane: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Natane?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 91 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Natane 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 3,766,531 US residents.
Is Natane a common name?
We classify Natane as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 95 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Natane most popular?
The single biggest year for Natane was 1999, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Natane is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Natane a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Natane 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.