Naticia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Natalia or Natalia.
Name Census estimates that about 30 living Americans carry the first name Naticia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Naticia today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naticia births was 1972 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naticia. 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 Naticia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
30
~ 1 in 11,425,145 Americans
Peak year
1972
6 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1999 SSA rank
#16,118
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Naticia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Naticia from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 17 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Naticia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naticia 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 Naticia 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 Naticia
The given name Naticia finds its origins in the Latin language, with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Roman civilization. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "natus," which means "born" or "born on a particular day." This suggests that the name may have been given to children born on a significant day or during a special occasion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naticia can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who lived from 59 BC to 17 AD. In his historical accounts, he mentions a woman named Naticia who lived during the early years of the Roman Republic. Unfortunately, not much is known about her life or the specific context in which her name is mentioned.
During the Middle Ages, the name Naticia gained some prominence in certain regions of Europe, particularly in areas influenced by Latin culture and traditions. It was occasionally bestowed upon individuals born around the time of religious festivals or significant events, carrying the symbolic meaning of a "new beginning" or a "fresh start."
One notable figure in history who bore the name Naticia was a Italian noblewoman who lived in the 12th century. While little is known about her life, records indicate that she played an influential role in the political and cultural affairs of her time, serving as a patron of the arts and a supporter of various charitable endeavors.
In the 16th century, a Italian artist named Naticia Boccaccio gained recognition for her remarkable skills in painting and sculpture. Born in 1525, she is credited with creating some of the most beautiful and intricate works of art during the Renaissance period, many of which can still be admired in various museums and galleries across Italy.
Another prominent individual with the name Naticia was a French philosopher and writer who lived in the 18th century. Naticia Rousseau, born in 1712, was known for her groundbreaking ideas on education and social reform. Her writings and teachings had a significant influence on the Enlightenment movement and helped shape the intellectual discourse of her time.
While the name Naticia may not be as widely used today as it once was, it continues to hold a special place in history, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the ancient Roman civilization and the subsequent eras in which it was embraced and celebrated.
People
Naticia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naticia 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
Naticia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naticia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 30 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naticia 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 11,425,145 US residents.
Is Naticia a common name?
We classify Naticia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 32 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naticia most popular?
The single biggest year for Naticia was 1972, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naticia is about 43 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 Naticia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naticia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naticia 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 Naticia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naticia 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 Naticia 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 Americans are named Naticia?
Want to know how many people have the name Naticia? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.