Total births
1,152
Unisex name · since 1906
Natale
Natale has 1,152 recorded births since 1906 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1915 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,152
- total births
- 1906–2014
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Natale sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,152 recorded since 1906.
Social Security Administration records show Natale recorded 1,152 times among boys since 1906, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1906 to 2014.
- 1,152 total births
- 1906–2014 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,152 boys have been named Natale since 1906, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2014.
- 1,152
- total births
- 1906–2014
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Natale was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
39 babies were named Natale in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Natale's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Natale's SSA record in two at 1953 and the more recent half accounts for 31% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 69%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1906, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1915 peak of 39, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Natale at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1906
Natale popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1906–2014
- Peak year (1915)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Natale popularity over time - girls
371 total births recorded since 1962 (Natale as girls' name)
Natale by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Natale's strongest decade.
271 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Natale births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 11
1900s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
191 births
- 1920s
1920s
271 births
- 1930s
1930s
164 births
- 1940s
1940s
117 births
- 1950s
1950s
122 births
- 1960s 89
1960s
89 births
- 1970s 73
1970s
73 births
- 1980s 40
1980s
40 births
- 1990s 46
1990s
46 births
- 2000s 18
2000s
18 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 271 births (24% of all-time use).
How Natale compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Natale's total volume
Natale vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Natale by state
Where Natale concentrates geographically, total births since 1906
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 307 | 26.6% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 33 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Massachusetts | | 27 | 2.3% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 18 | 1.6% |
New York share of Natale's total US births 26.6%
Even split
307 of 1,152 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Natale? ▼
1,152 babies have been named Natale since 1906. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 1915 with 39 births.
When was Natale most popular? ▼
Natale was most popular in the 1920s decade with 271 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
Where is Natale most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Natale are New York (307 births), Pennsylvania (33 births), Massachusetts (27 births).
Is Natale a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Natale is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,152 births, and as a girl's name it has 371 births.
How long has the name Natale been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Natale since 1906 -- 109 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Natale? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nathan, Nathaniel, Nathanael, Nathanial, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Natale's data
- Natale's decade-level peak was the 1920s (271 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Natales (307 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Natale
Nearby Names Like Natale
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Natale
Nathan Boy
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Nathaniel Boy
#144 287,103 births
Nathanael Boy
#674 22,227 births
Nathanial Boy
#3694 10,578 births
Nathen Boy
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Compare Natale side by side: Natale vs Nathan Natale vs Nathaniel Natale vs Nathanael
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Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1906–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Natale: Baby Name Since 1906 - 1,152 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/natale. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Natale draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.