Nateshia
Variant of the feminine name Natasha, derived from the Russian form of Natalia meaning "birthday of the Lord".
Name Census estimates that about 32 living Americans carry the first name Nateshia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nateshia today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nateshia births was 1977 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nateshia. 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 Nateshia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
32
~ 1 in 10,711,073 Americans
Peak year
1977
7 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1988 SSA rank
#13,212
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Nateshia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nateshia from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 17 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
Nateshia 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 Nateshia 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 Nateshia
Nateshia is a relatively modern name that appears to have originated in the United States in the late 20th century. It is likely a creative blend or variation of the more common names Natalie and Teshia. The root "Nat" is derived from the Latin "Natalia," meaning "birthday," while "Teshia" seems to be a unique spelling inspired by names like Tessa or Leticia.
While the name Nateshia does not have a long historical lineage, it reflects the increasing trend of inventing unique names by blending elements from different sources. This practice has become more prevalent in recent decades, particularly in certain cultural and demographic groups within the United States.
Unfortunately, due to the relatively modern origin of the name Nateshia, there are no recorded instances of it appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier eras. However, as a newly coined name, it carries the potential to develop its own cultural significance and associations over time.
As for notable individuals bearing the name Nateshia, there are a few examples worth mentioning:
1. Nateshia Watley (born 1982), an American former professional softball player who competed in the Olympic Games.
2. Nateshia James (born 1986), an American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for several teams.
3. Nateshia Duggins (born 1984), an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA and internationally.
4. Nateshia Townes (born 1984), an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA and overseas.
5. Nateshia Mathis (born 1990), an American professional basketball player who has played in various international leagues.
While the name Nateshia may not have a rich historical background, its emergence reflects the creativity and diversity of modern name-giving practices. As a unique and distinctive name, it holds the potential to forge its own cultural significance and associations in the years to come.
People
Nateshia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nateshia 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
Nateshia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nateshia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 32 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nateshia 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 10,711,073 US residents.
Is Nateshia a common name?
We classify Nateshia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 34 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nateshia most popular?
The single biggest year for Nateshia was 1977, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nateshia is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Nateshia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nateshia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nateshia 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 Nateshia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nateshia 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 Nateshia 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Nateshia as a first name?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Nateshia at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.