Total births
1,931
Unisex name · since 1895
Natividad
Since 1895, U.S. Social Security records show 1,931 babies named Natividad, peaking in 1925. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,931
- total births
- 1895–2022
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
Natividad is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,931 have been recorded since 1895.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Natividad has been recorded 1,931 times among girls since 1895, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1895 to 2022.
- 1,931 total births
- 1895–2022 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,931 girls have been named Natividad since 1895, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,931
- total births
- 1895–2022
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Natividad was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
41 babies were named Natividad in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Natividad's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Natividad's SSA record in two at 1961 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1895, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1925 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Natividad at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1895
Natividad popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1895–2022
- Peak year (1925)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 128 years of records
Natividad popularity over time - boys
1,722 total births recorded since 1906 (Natividad as boys' name)
Natividad by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Natividad's strongest decade.
332 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Natividad births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 41
1900s
41 births
- 1910s
1910s
185 births
- 1920s
1920s
332 births
- 1930s
1930s
206 births
- 1940s
1940s
169 births
- 1950s
1950s
147 births
- 1960s
1960s
144 births
- 1970s
1970s
152 births
- 1980s
1980s
145 births
- 1990s
1990s
185 births
- 2000s
2000s
145 births
- 2010s 65
2010s
65 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 332 births (17% of all-time use).
How Natividad 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 Natividad's total volume
Natividad vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Natividad by state
Where Natividad concentrates geographically, total births since 1895
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 636 | 32.9% |
| #2 | California | | 251 | 13.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 54 | 2.8% |
| #4 | New Mexico | | 25 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Natividad's total US births 32.9%
Even split
636 of 1,931 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Natividad? ▼
1,931 babies have been named Natividad since 1895. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 1925 with 41 births.
When was Natividad most popular? ▼
Natividad was most popular in the 1920s decade with 332 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Natividad most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Natividad are Texas (636 births), California (251 births), New York (54 births).
Is Natividad a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Natividad is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,931 births, and as a boy's name it has 1,722 births.
How long has the name Natividad been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Natividad since 1895 -- 128 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Natividad? ▼
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 Natividad's data
- Natividad's decade-level peak was the 1920s (332 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Natividads (636 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Natividad
Nearby Names Like Natividad
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Natividad
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 Natividad side by side: Natividad vs Natalie Natividad vs Natasha Natividad vs Natalia
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1895–2022 (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. "Natividad: Baby Name Since 1895 - 1,931 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/natividad. 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 Natividad 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 July 2026.