Natasha

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Born on Christmas; Birthday

Background: The name Natasha originates from the Russian diminutive of Natalia, which means 'born on Christmas.' This term is derived from the Latin word 'natalis,' meaning 'birthday.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#381
Total births
97,731
Most popular decade
1980s (115,182 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-289 ranks)
Years in Top 100
10
First recorded year
1934

Gender usage

0.3% male 99.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1972
First year births
8
First year rank
#3,620
Peak year
1986
Peak year births
27
Peak rank
#2,096
Most recent year
2004
Recent year births
7
Recent rank
#8,926

Female

First year
1934
First year births
6
First year rank
#3,802
Peak year
1987
Peak year births
4,131
Peak rank
#73
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
283
Recent rank
#931

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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