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Nathalie

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningborn on Christmas · Latin

Nathalie is a Mexican girl name meaning “born on Christmas”, with Latin roots. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Nathalie has the name Ali hiding inside it.
  • GenerationNathalie peaked in 1998, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Nathalie you'd meet today is about 27 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nathalie would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 11,086 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryNathalie first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Nathalies? Head to Maryland, where it's the #731 girl name, its best showing of any state.
Newborn in a white knit cap
hello, little Nathalie

US births per million girls, 1881–2025

017535018811920196020002025

Most popular states (2025)

MD rank #731AZ rank #909FL rank #959

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About the name Nathalie

Nathalie is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “born on Christmas”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Nathalie

What does the name Nathalie mean?

Nathalie means “born on Christmas” and comes from Latin. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Natalie (“Christmas Day”), Natalia (“Christmas Day”), Noelle (“Christmas”) and Noel (“Christmas”).

What is the origin of the name Nathalie?

Nathalie is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Latin. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Nathalie a boy or girl name?

Nathalie is a girl name. In 2025, 145 US girls were named Nathalie.

How popular is the name Nathalie?

Nathalie ranked #1,478 for US girls in 2025, given to 145 babies. Its best year was 1998, when it reached #445. Over the last five years it has slipped 567 places.

What names are similar to Nathalie?

If you like Nathalie, you might also like Natalie, Natalia, Noelle and Noel.

What should I know before naming my baby Nathalie?

Nathalie is a Mexican girl name meaning “born on Christmas”, with Latin roots. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.