Nate
Nate is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gift of God; he gave.
Origin and history
Nate is a short form of Nathan or Nathaniel, originating from Hebrew roots meaning 'gift of God' or 'he gave'. While historically used as a diminutive, it also appears as an independent given name in the United States. It offers a classic yet casual alternative to the longer traditional forms.
Popularity in the United States
4,490 babies in the United States have been named Nate since 1880. It ranks #1851 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1347.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.6 %)
- TX (17 %)
- NY (15.9 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
- NJ (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 66 |
| 1920-1930 | 79 |
| 1930-1940 | 59 |
| 1940-1950 | 105 |
| 1950-1960 | 163 |
| 1960-1970 | 290 |
| 1970-1980 | 311 |
| 1980-1990 | 235 |
| 1990-2000 | 376 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,163 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,031 |
| 2020-2029 | 601 |
Famous people named Nate
- Nate Silver: Statistician, Writer
- Nate Diaz: Mixed Martial Artist
- Nate Burleson: Football Player, Television Host
Fun facts
- Nate derives from names like Nathan, a prophet in the Old Testament, and Nathaniel, an apostle in the New Testament.
- Although primarily a nickname, thousands of American parents have registered Nate as a standalone legal name since 1880.