Nate Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nate is a diminutive form of Nathan, originating from the Hebrew name meaning 'he gave'. Its language path includes Hebrew and English. The name is associated with biblical relevance through the prophet Nathan. In contemporary culture, it is seen as a friendly and approachable name.
The name Nate is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining 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, Nate has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Nate' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2842nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2948th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1767th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1648th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2310th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1399th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1674th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6354th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8234th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17951st out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Nate' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nate"
Pronunciation
/neɪt/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Nate is a diminutive form of Nathan, which is derived from the Hebrew name נָתָן (Natan) meaning 'he gave'.
Meaning
he gave
Language Evolution
Natan (Hebrew), Nathan (English), Nate (English)
Biblical Background
Nate is linked to the biblical figure Nathan, a prophet during the reign of King David.
Historical Usage
Nate gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century as a casual and friendly diminutive of Nathan.
Variants & Derivatives
Nathan, Nath, Nat
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Nate is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with youthfulness.
Famous People
Nate Robinson, American professional basketball player, Nate Silver, American statistician and writer, Nate Berkus, American interior designer and television personality
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nate"
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 "Nate"
"Nate" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2842nd of 7545 | 136 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2948th of 6773 | 122 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1767th of 7552 | 373 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1648th of 10718 | 463 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2310th of 16616 | 448 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1399th of 24088 | 1,682 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1674th of 23106 | 1,160 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6354th of 19264 | 116 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8234th of 27321 | 133 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 17951st of 35406 | 52 |
Regional Popularity of "Nate" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
- |
54.52% 1513th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
41.57% 1221st/2937 |
- | - |
35.26% 1426th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
57.42% 2116th/3685 |
- |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
55.42% 3501st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
30.10% 1379th/4582 |
27.87% 1439th/5164 |
22.04% 1612th/7313 |
20.43% 1525th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
58.13% 2316th/3984 |
26.65% 1196th/4487 |
27.56% 1880th/6822 |
23.10% 1450th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Nate" 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) |
95.27% 2798th/2937 |
- | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nate"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nate" 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.