Nathaly
A feminine name of French origin meaning "Christmas day" or "birthday".
Name Census estimates that about 7,841 living Americans carry the first name Nathaly. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nathaly today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nathaly births was 2007 (359 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nathaly. 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
- • Nathaly is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
7.8K
~ 1 in 43,713 Americans
Peak year
2007
359 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,144
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Nathaly: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nathaly from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 2,994 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Nathaly remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nathaly 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 Nathaly during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nathalys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 30 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Nathaly, while South Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 220 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nathaly
The name Nathaly has its origins in the Hebrew name Nathaniel, which means "gift of God." The name Nathaniel is derived from the Hebrew words "natan" meaning "given" and "el" meaning "God." The name Nathaly is a feminine variation of this name, with the addition of the letter "y" at the end.
The name Nathaly gained popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages. It is believed that the name was first introduced to the continent through the spread of Christianity and the influence of the biblical figure Nathaniel, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. The name was particularly popular in countries such as France, Spain, and Italy, where it was adapted to fit the linguistic and cultural traditions of each region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nathaly can be found in the 13th century French text "Le Roman de la Rose." In this work, the character Nathaly is depicted as a beautiful and virtuous woman, reflecting the positive connotations associated with the name's meaning.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Nathaly. One of the earliest recorded examples was Nathaly de Foix (1468-1537), a French noblewoman and the wife of Gaston de Foix, Duke of Nemours. Another notable figure was Nathaly de Lestonnac (1556-1640), a French nun and the founder of the Order of the Daughters of Our Lady.
In the 19th century, Nathaly Pushkin (1812-1863) was a Russian noblewoman and the wife of the renowned poet Alexander Pushkin. Nathaly Herzen (1817-1852) was a Russian writer and feminist, known for her literary works and her advocacy for women's rights.
In the 20th century, Nathaly Sarraute (1900-1999) was a French novelist and literary critic, renowned for her contributions to the nouveau roman movement. Nathaly Ponce (1900-1962) was a Mexican painter and printmaker, known for her works depicting Mexican folklore and indigenous culture.
While the name Nathaly has its roots in the ancient Hebrew language and biblical tradition, it has since been embraced and adapted by various cultures around the world. The name continues to be popular today, carrying with it the symbolic meaning of a "gift from God" and the rich historical and cultural significance it has acquired over the centuries.
People
Nathaly + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nathaly 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
Nathaly: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nathaly?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7,841 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nathaly 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 43,713 US residents.
Is Nathaly a common name?
We classify Nathaly as "Rare". It ranks above 97.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7,951 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nathaly most popular?
The single biggest year for Nathaly was 2007, when 359 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nathaly is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nathaly a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nathaly 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.