Natassia
A feminine variant of the name Natasha, with Russian origins meaning "born on Christmas Day".
Name Census estimates that about 662 living Americans carry the first name Natassia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Natassia today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Natassia births was 1983 (60 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Natassia. 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
662
~ 1 in 517,756 Americans
Peak year
1983
60 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2006 SSA rank
#19,191
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Natassia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Natassia from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 428 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
Natassia 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 Natassia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Natassias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Natassia, while New Jersey, Florida, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 31 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Natassia
Natassia is a feminine given name with roots tracing back to ancient Russia. The name originated as a derivative of the Russian name Natalya, which itself derives from the Latin term "natalis" meaning "birth." Natalya was a popular name among early Christian Russians, as it held connotations of rebirth and new beginnings.
In its earliest form, Natassia appeared as the diminutive "Natasha," a Russian pet name for Natalya. Over time, the spelling evolved to incorporate the double "s," likely influenced by the prevalence of double consonants in names from Slavic languages. This unique spelling set Natassia apart as a distinct name rather than merely a nickname.
Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name Natassia can be found in 18th century Russian literature and historical records. One notable early bearer of the name was Natassia Alexeyevna Golitsyna, a Russian noblewoman born in 1718 who wielded considerable political influence during her lifetime.
As the name spread beyond its Russian origins, it gained popularity in various European countries and eventually made its way to the Americas. In the 19th century, French author Honoré de Balzac included a character named Natassia in his novel "Father Goriot," further cementing the name's literary legacy.
Other famous historical figures named Natassia include:
1. Natassia Shneider (1915-2003), a Russian-born American actress and singer who appeared in numerous Hollywood films during the 1940s and 1950s.
2. Natassia Malthe (born 1974), a Norwegian model and actress known for her roles in various action and horror films.
3. Natassia Gervais (born 1983), a Canadian figure skater who won multiple national titles and competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics.
4. Natassia Nawrocki (born 1982), a Polish-born German model and television personality.
5. Natassia Rejouis (born 1988), a Canadian actress and dancer who has appeared in various television shows and films.
While these historical examples showcase the name's diverse cultural reach, it's important to note that Natassia remains a relatively uncommon name, particularly in comparison to its more widely used diminutive forms like Natasha or Natalie.
People
Natassia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Natassia 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
Natassia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Natassia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 662 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Natassia 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 517,756 US residents.
Is Natassia a common name?
We classify Natassia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 694 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Natassia most popular?
The single biggest year for Natassia was 1983, when 60 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Natassia is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Natassia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Natassia 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.