Natalee
Natalee is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Born on Christmas Day or birthday.
Origin and history
Natalee is a modern American spelling variant of Natalie, which originates from the Late Latin name Natalia. Derived from 'natalis dies', it historically refers to the birthday of Jesus Christ (Christmas Day). In the United States, Natalee emerged as a popular phonetic alternative to Natalie in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
10,311 babies in the United States have been named Natalee since 1880. It ranks #1605 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1463.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.6 %)
- TX (13 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
- NY (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 7 |
| 1920-1930 | 42 |
| 1930-1940 | 28 |
| 1940-1950 | 13 |
| 1950-1960 | 30 |
| 1960-1970 | 147 |
| 1970-1980 | 371 |
| 1980-1990 | 671 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,085 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,930 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,342 |
| 2020-2029 | 645 |
Nicknames
Nat, Nattie, Natty
Fun facts
- Natalee replaces the traditional French '-ie' suffix with '-ee' to emphasize its ending pronunciation phonetically.
- The spelling Natalee saw its peak usage in the United States during the mid-2000s alongside other phonetic name adaptations.