Natsu
Meaningsummer · Japanese
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #8,255 in 2023
5 babies were named Natsu in the US in 2025. It has climbed 14 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2016–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Natsu you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Natsu, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Natsu would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNatsu first shows up in US birth records in 2016, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #8,255.
- New on the sceneNatsu wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2016.
- MeaningIn Japanese, Natsu means “summer”.
About the name Natsu
Natsu is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “summer”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-tsu”. US birth records list Natsu for boys from 2016 to 2025, in 7 of those 10 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #8,255 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Japanese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.0 | 493,827 boys |
| 2020s | 3.1 | 322,581 boys |
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
- Unisex name: Namir · leopard
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
- Boy name: Ken · handsome
- Unisex name: Kasim · divider
- Unisex name: Yuki · snow
Questions about the name Natsu
What does the name Natsu mean?
Natsu means “summer” in Japanese.
What is the origin of the name Natsu?
Natsu has Japanese roots in our records. Other Japanese names include Asa, Mars, Namir.
Is Natsu a boy or girl name?
Natsu is a boy name.
How popular is the name Natsu?
Natsu ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#8,255).