Natasha
Natasha is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Born on Christmas Day or birthday of the Lord.
Origin and history
Natasha is a diminutive of the Russian name Natalya, derived from the Latin phrase 'natalis domini' meaning 'birthday of the Lord'. It gained broad international popularity through literature and mainstream culture in the 20th century. In the United States, it peaked in popularity during the late 20th century and remains well recognized today.
Popularity in the United States
97,652 babies in the United States have been named Natasha since 1880. It ranks #384 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #902.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.1 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- IL (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 22 |
| 1940-1950 | 86 |
| 1950-1960 | 332 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,800 |
| 1970-1980 | 19,331 |
| 1980-1990 | 38,213 |
| 1990-2000 | 21,977 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,637 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,600 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,654 |
Famous people named Natasha
- Natasha Lyonne: Actress, Writer
- Natasha Bedingfield: Singer, Songwriter
- Natasha Richardson: Actress
Nicknames
Tasha, Tash, Nata
Fun facts
- The name gained global fame through Natasha Rostova, a central character in Leo Tolstoy's classic novel War and Peace.
- Natasha Romanoff is the real name of the Marvel Comics superhero Black Widow.