Natasha Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Natasha is a name of Russian origin derived from the Latin 'Natalis,' meaning 'born on Christmas Day.' It evolved from the name Natalia and is commonly seen as a diminutive form. The name is associated with elegance and charm, and it gained popularity in the 20th century through literature. It has no direct biblical relevance.
The name Natasha is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Natasha has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling 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 male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Natasha' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4537th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4104th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22197th out of 24088 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4590th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1545th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 195th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 96th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 316th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 789th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Natasha' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Natasha"
Pronunciation
/nəˈtɑːʃə/
Origin
Russian
Etymology
The name Natasha is a diminutive form of the name Natalia, which is derived from the Latin name 'Natalis,' meaning 'born on Christmas Day.'
Meaning
Christmas Day
Language Evolution
Natalia, Natasha
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly after the publication of literary works featuring the character Natasha, such as in Tolstoy's 'War and Peace.'
Variants & Derivatives
Natalie, Nat, Tasha
Modern Popularity & Image
Natasha is viewed as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with a sense of grace and charm in contemporary culture.
Famous People
Natasha Bedingfield, Natasha Lyonne, Natasha Richardson
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Natasha"
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 "Natasha"
"Natasha" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4537th of 10718 | 83 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4104th of 16616 | 195 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22197th of 24088 | 7 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4590th of 9204 | 68 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1545th of 12526 | 860 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 195th of 19264 | 24,071 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 96th of 27321 | 52,402 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 316th of 35406 | 15,842 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 789th of 30306 | 4,203 |
Regional Popularity of "Natasha" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
52.45% 2724th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
65.06% 4758th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Natasha" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
91.01% 1408th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.76% 1420th/2227 |
52.55% 1277th/2430 |
60.74% 1733rd/2853 |
44.18% 1226th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
8.48% 249th/2937 |
5.80% 202nd/3483 |
4.41% 155th/3518 |
6.08% 246th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
2.88% 106th/3685 |
1.99% 89th/4475 |
1.77% 92nd/5194 |
1.61% 102nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
7.84% 359th/4582 |
4.51% 233rd/5164 |
5.63% 412th/7313 |
3.82% 285th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
24.57% 979th/3984 |
14.62% 656th/4487 |
13.66% 932nd/6822 |
11.07% 695th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Natasha"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Natasha" 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.