Nadine

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Hope; Tenderness

Background: The name Nadine comes from the French name 'Nadine,' which is derived from the Russian name 'Nadya,' ultimately originating from the Slavic word 'nada' meaning 'hope.' It also connects to the Latin word 'natus,' meaning 'born,' suggesting a sense of tenderness.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#556
Total births
53,298
Most popular decade
1950s (26,952 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-154 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1887

Gender usage

0.1% male 99.9% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1921
First year births
5
First year rank
#4,322
Peak year
1936
Peak year births
6
Peak rank
#3,147
Most recent year
1966
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#3,946

Female

First year
1887
First year births
7
First year rank
#937
Peak year
1958
Peak year births
1,011
Peak rank
#278
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
133
Recent rank
#1,576

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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