Total births
607
Girls' name · since 1973
Natoya
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 607 babies named Natoya, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 607
- total births
- 1973–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
607 girls have been named Natoya since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Natoya has 607 recorded births among girls since 1973, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 1998.
- 607 total births
- 1973–1998 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
607 girls have been named Natoya since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1998.
- 607
- total births
- 1973–1998
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Natoya was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
56 babies were named Natoya in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Natoya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Natoya's SSA record in two at 1985 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 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 56, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Natoya at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Natoya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–1998
- Peak year (1984)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Natoya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Natoya's strongest decade.
400 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Natoya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 116
1970s
116 births
- 1980s
1980s
400 births
- 1990s 91
1990s
91 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 400 births (66% of all-time use).
How Natoya 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 Natoya's total volume
Natoya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Natoya by state
Where Natoya concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 36 | 5.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 35 | 5.8% |
| #3 | California | | 17 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Natoya's total US births 5.9%
Even split
36 of 607 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Natoya? ▼
Natoya has been given to 607 babies in the U.S. since 1973, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1998. 56 babies were born in 1984, its single highest year.
When was Natoya most popular? ▼
Natoya was most popular in the 1980s decade with 400 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Natoya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Natoya are New York (36 births), Texas (35 births), California (17 births).
How long has the name Natoya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Natoya since 1973 -- 26 years through the most recent 1998 data.
What names are similar to Natoya? ▼
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 Natoya's data
- Natoya's decade-level peak was the 1980s (400 total births); usage has since declined to 91 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Natoyas (36 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 Natoya
Nearby Names Like Natoya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Natoya
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 Natoya side by side: Natoya vs Natalie Natoya vs Natasha Natoya 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, 1973–1998 (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. "Natoya: Baby Name Since 1973 - 607 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/natoya. 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 Natoya 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.