Natarsha
A feminine diminutive form of the Russian name Natalya, meaning "birthday".
Name Census estimates that about 461 living Americans carry the first name Natarsha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Natarsha today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Natarsha births was 1979 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Natarsha. 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
461
~ 1 in 743,502 Americans
Peak year
1979
42 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1996 SSA rank
#15,128
Tracked since 1967
Census
Natarsha in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 390 people with the first name Natarsha, which placed it at #24,620 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#24,620
National first-name rank
People counted
390
390 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
94.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Natarsha
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Natarsha is Black at 94.1%. The next largest groups are White (2.8%) and Two or More Races (1.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Natarsha described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Natarsha at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American94.1% · 367
- White2.8% · 11
- Two or more races1.5% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Popularity
Natarsha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Natarsha from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 289 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Natarsha 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 Natarsha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Natarshas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Florida, Virginia, Maryland recorded the most babies named Natarsha, while Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Natarsha
The name Natarsha is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "nata," meaning "dancer" or "actor," and "rishi," which translates to "sage" or "wise person." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who possessed wisdom and grace, perhaps even those involved in the performing arts.
In Hindu mythology, there are references to celestial nymphs known as "apsaras," who were renowned for their enchanting dances and performances. It is possible that the name Natarsha was inspired by these celestial beings, linking it to the realms of art, beauty, and divinity.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Natarsha can be traced back to ancient Indian texts and inscriptions, although the exact dates are difficult to pinpoint. One notable individual who bore this name was Natarsha Devi, a revered poetess and scholar who lived during the 9th century CE in the region of present-day Rajasthan, India. Her literary contributions and philosophical writings earned her widespread acclaim during her lifetime.
Another prominent figure in history with the name Natarsha was Natarsha Suri, a renowned Indian classical dancer who lived from 1920 to 2002. She was instrumental in preserving and promoting the Bharatanatyam dance form, and her performances captivated audiences worldwide. Natarsha Suri was also recognized for her contributions to the field of dance education and received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Padma Bhushan award from the Government of India.
In the realm of literature, Natarsha Sharma (1942-2018) was a celebrated Indian author and poet who wrote extensively in Hindi and English. Her works explored themes of feminism, social justice, and the complexities of human relationships. Natarsha Sharma's poetry collections, such as "The Silence Within" and "Reaching for the Horizon," garnered critical acclaim and established her as a prominent voice in contemporary Indian literature.
Moving to the field of sports, Natarsha Viswanathan (born in 1978) is a former Indian badminton player who represented her country in various international competitions. She achieved notable success in doubles events, winning multiple titles and medals throughout her career. Natarsha Viswanathan's dedication and athletic prowess made her a respected figure in the world of badminton.
Lastly, in the realm of politics, Natarsha Gupta (born in 1965) is a prominent Indian politician and social activist. She has served as a member of the Indian Parliament, representing the state of Uttar Pradesh. Natarsha Gupta has been actively involved in advocating for women's rights, education, and social welfare initiatives, making significant contributions to the political landscape of India.
People
Natarsha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Natarsha 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
Natarsha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Natarsha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 461 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Natarsha 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 743,502 US residents.
Is Natarsha a common name?
We classify Natarsha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 501 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Natarsha most popular?
The single biggest year for Natarsha was 1979, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Natarsha is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Natarsha in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 390 people with the name Natarsha, or 0.13 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #24,620 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Natarsha in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Natarsha?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Natarsha appears almost entirely female. Of the 382 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Natarsha?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Natarsha is Black at 94.1%. The next largest groups are White (2.8%) and Two or More Races (1.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Natarsha most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Natarsha in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (367 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Natarsha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Natarsha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Natarsha 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.
Is Natarsha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Natarsha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Natarsha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many Americans are named Natarsha?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.