Nat
Nat is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Given; gift of God.
Origin and history
Nat is a diminutive of traditional names like Nathaniel or Nathan, originating from Hebrew meaning 'gift of God'. It has historically been used as a independent given name in the United States, though it remains relatively uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
2,162 babies in the United States have been named Nat since 1880. It ranks #2777 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- NY (80.5 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- NC (2.5 %)
- CA (2.1 %)
- LA (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 108 |
| 1890-1900 | 125 |
| 1900-1910 | 117 |
| 1910-1920 | 444 |
| 1920-1930 | 353 |
| 1930-1940 | 241 |
| 1940-1950 | 220 |
| 1950-1960 | 216 |
| 1960-1970 | 183 |
| 1970-1980 | 94 |
| 1980-1990 | 34 |
| 1990-2000 | 17 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Nat
- Nat King Cole: Musician, Singer
- Nat Turner: Rebellion Leader
- Nat Wolff: Actor, Musician
Fun facts
- While commonly used as a nickname for Nathaniel or Nathan, Nat has maintained a long history as an independent registered given name.
- It was famously borne by Nat Turner, an enslaved African American who led a major slave rebellion in Virginia in 1831.