Natashia
Feminine form of the Russian name Natalia, derived from Latin meaning "born at Christmas".
Name Census estimates that about 2,475 living Americans carry the first name Natashia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Natashia today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Natashia births was 1985 (145 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Natashia. 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
2.5K
~ 1 in 138,487 Americans
Peak year
1985
145 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2013 SSA rank
#18,477
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Natashia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Natashia from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 1,217 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Natashia 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 Natashia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Natashias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 28 states and territories. Texas, California, New York recorded the most babies named Natashia, while Mississippi, Massachusetts, Iowa recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 38 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Natashia
The name Natashia is believed to have its origins in the Russian language, derived from the name Natalya. Natalya itself is a variant of the Latin name Natalia, which comes from the Latin word "natalis," meaning "birth." This suggests that the name Natashia carries a connection to concepts of birth, renewal, and new beginnings.
In the Russian culture, the name Natalya gained widespread popularity during the medieval period, particularly among the nobility and upper classes. It was often bestowed upon daughters born around the Christmas season, as the name's association with birth resonated with the celebration of the Nativity.
While the exact origins of the spelling variation "Natashia" are unclear, it is believed to have emerged as a diminutive form or nickname of Natalya, potentially influenced by other Slavic languages or regional dialects. The addition of the "sh" sound at the end of the name may have been a way to add a playful or affectionate touch.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Natashia can be found in the works of renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy, who featured a character named Natasha in his epic novel "War and Peace," published in 1869. This literary reference helped to popularize the name outside of Russia and introduce it to a wider audience.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Natashia:
1. Natashia Gaviria (born 1988), a Colombian actress and model known for her roles in telenovelas.
2. Natashia Williams (born 1990), an American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA.
3. Natashia Moreno (born 1994), a Mexican singer and actress who rose to fame as a member of the pop group Eme 15.
4. Natashia Müllerschön (born 1984), a German television personality and model.
5. Natashia Radclyffe-Thomas (born 1978), a British diplomat and former Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Chile.
While the name Natashia has its roots in the Russian language and culture, it has since gained popularity across various regions and cultures, transcending its original geographical boundaries and becoming a name embraced globally.
People
Natashia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Natashia 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
Natashia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Natashia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,475 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Natashia 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 138,487 US residents.
Is Natashia a common name?
We classify Natashia as "Rare". It ranks above 94.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,631 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Natashia most popular?
The single biggest year for Natashia was 1985, when 145 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Natashia is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Natashia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Natashia 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.