Total births
574
Girls' name · since 1953
Nathania
Nathania has 574 recorded births since 1953 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2012 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8521
- among girls today
- 574
- born since 1953
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
574 babies have been named Nathania since 1953, making it today's #8521 girls' name.
Nathania has 574 recorded births among girls since 1953, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #8521 as of the latest data, more common than 52% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 2025.
- #8521 among girls today
- 574 born since 1953
- 2010s peak decade
- 52% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nathania is currently the #8521 girls' name in America, more common than 52% of girls - 574 born since 1953, peaking in the 2010s.
- #8521
- among girls today
- 574
- born since 1953
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 52%
- more common than other girls
Nathania vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8521
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 52% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Nathania was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
24 babies were named Nathania in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Nathania compares
574 Top 42% higher than 58% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nathania's all-time total is 50% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nathania | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 574 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 24 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nathania's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nathania's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1953, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2012 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nathania at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#8,521
Active since
1953
Nathania popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Nathania by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nathania's strongest decade.
164 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Nathania births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1970s 52
1970s
52 births
- 1980s
1980s
80 births
- 1990s
1990s
79 births
- 2000s
2000s
144 births
- 2010s
2010s
164 births
- 2020s 45
2020s
45 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 164 births (29% of all-time use).
How Nathania compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Nathania's total volume
Nathania vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nathania by state
Where Nathania concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 22 | 3.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 12 | 2.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 10 | 1.7% |
California share of Nathania's total US births 3.8%
Even split
22 of 574 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nathania? ▼
Nathania has been given to 574 babies in the U.S. since 1953, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #8521 as of the latest data. 24 babies were born in 2012, its single highest year.
When was Nathania most popular? ▼
Nathania was most popular in the 2010s decade with 164 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Nathania most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nathania are California (22 births), Texas (12 births), New York (10 births).
How long has the name Nathania been used? ▼
Records for Nathania go back to 1953, giving 73 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nathania? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Natalie, Natasha, Natalia, Nathalie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nathania's data
- Nathania's decade-level peak was the 2010s (164 total births); usage has since declined to 45 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nathanias (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Nathania
Nearby Names Like Nathania
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nathania
Natalie Girl
#73 379,062 births
Natasha Girl
#932 97,652 births
Natalia Girl
#105 85,144 births
Nathalie Girl
#1243 20,667 births
Nataly Girl
#868 15,458 births
Compare Nathania side by side: Nathania vs Natalie Nathania vs Natasha Nathania vs Natalia
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nathania
Janea #8520
2,027 births · Peak 1993
Lorianne #8522
1,702 births · Peak 1963
Josalyn #8519
2,120 births · Peak 2009
Abra #8523
1,023 births · Peak 1983
Maricella #8518
1,724 births · Peak 1998
Lisandra #8524
1,702 births · Peak 2010
Mitzy #8517
1,247 births · Peak 2000
Ayse #8525
556 births · Peak 2015
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, 1953–2025 (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. "Nathania: #8521 Girls' Name - 574 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nathania. 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 Nathania 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.