Natalee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Natalee is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'birthday'. It has evolved from the Latin 'natalis' to the French 'Natalie' and into the modern English form 'Natalee'. The name is typically associated with joyous traits and is linked to the celebration of birth, although it does not have biblical relevance. It became popular in the late 20th century and is often viewed positively in contemporary contexts.

The name Natalee is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Natalee has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Natalee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5533rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5645th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5557th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2391st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1691st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 725th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1205th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Natalee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Natalee"

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Pronunciation

/nəˈteɪli/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

Natalee is derived from the Latin word 'natalis', which means 'of birth' or 'related to birth'. It is often associated with the celebration of Christmas, referring to the birth of Christ.

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Meaning

birthday

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Language Evolution

Natalis (Latin), Natalie (French), Natalee (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

Natalee gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variation of Natalie.

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Variants & Derivatives

Natalie, Nathalie, Nat, Natty

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Natalee is perceived as a modern and unique name often associated with positivity and celebration.

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Famous People

Natalee Holloway (missing person case), Natalee Kauffman (American actress)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Natalee"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Natalee"

"Natalee" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 5533rd of 9107 39
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 5645th of 9204 38
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 5557th of 12526 91
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2391st of 19264 530
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1691st of 27321 1,276
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 725th of 35406 5,843
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1205th of 30306 2,427

Regional Popularity of "Natalee" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Natalee" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
85.12%
2500th/2937
92.94%
3237th/3483
77.32%
2720th/3518
45.57%
1843rd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
49.63%
1829th/3685
50.35%
2253rd/4475
38.85%
2018th/5194
24.87%
1571st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
14.34%
657th/4582
18.11%
935th/5164
9.46%
692nd/7313
10.45%
780th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
24.97%
995th/3984
33.68%
1511th/4487
17.40%
1187th/6822
22.63%
1420th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Natalee"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Natalee" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.