Natrice
A feminine French name meaning "water snake".
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Natrice. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Natrice today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Natrice births was 1989 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Natrice. 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 Natrice. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
1989
7 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1990 SSA rank
#14,509
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Natrice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Natrice from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 13 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Natrice remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Natrice 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 Natrice 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 Natrice
The name Natrice is a feminine given name with roots in both Latin and French languages. It is derived from the Latin word "natrix," which means "water snake" or "serpent." This connection to serpents and water suggests that the name may have been associated with fertility or rebirth in ancient cultures.
In the Middle Ages, the name Natrice appeared in various French texts and records, often as a variant spelling of the name Beatrice or Beatrix. One of the earliest known references to the name Natrice can be found in a 12th-century French manuscript, where it was used to refer to a noblewoman.
During the Renaissance period, the name Natrice gained some popularity among the French aristocracy. One notable figure from this time was Natrice de Rohan (1516-1586), a French noblewoman and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine de' Medici.
In the 17th century, Natrice Mercier (1633-1699) was a French playwright and author who wrote several comedies and tragedies that were performed in Paris. Her works explored themes of love, betrayal, and societal norms.
Another historical figure who bore the name Natrice was Natrice de la Haye (1682-1748), a French painter and engraver known for her portraiture and religious scenes. She studied under several renowned artists of her time and had her work displayed in the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture.
In the 19th century, Natrice Brisset (1823-1901) was a French novelist and journalist who wrote extensively about women's rights and social issues. Her novels often featured strong female protagonists and explored themes of independence and empowerment.
While the name Natrice has never been widely popular, it has maintained a presence throughout history, particularly in France and other French-speaking regions. Its unique blend of Latin and French roots, combined with its connection to nature and serpent imagery, has made it a distinctive and intriguing name choice over the centuries.
People
Natrice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Natrice 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
Natrice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Natrice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Natrice 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 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Natrice a common name?
We classify Natrice as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 23 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Natrice most popular?
The single biggest year for Natrice was 1989, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Natrice is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Natrice a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Natrice 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.