Natividad
Natividad is a boy's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Nativity, birth of Christ.
Origin and history
Natividad is a traditional Spanish name derived from the Late Latin word for the Nativity of Jesus Christ. Historically given to boys and girls born around Christmas, it carries deep Christian heritage. In the United States, it is a rare masculine name with most historical usage occurring in the mid-to-late twentieth century.
Popularity in the United States
1,722 babies in the United States have been named Natividad since 1880. It ranks #3069 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (85.1 %)
- CA (13.1 %)
- NM (1.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 115 |
| 1920-1930 | 299 |
| 1930-1940 | 208 |
| 1940-1950 | 222 |
| 1950-1960 | 200 |
| 1960-1970 | 155 |
| 1970-1980 | 160 |
| 1980-1990 | 148 |
| 1990-2000 | 115 |
| 2000-2010 | 81 |
| 2010-2019 | 14 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name was traditionally bestowed upon children born on or near Christmas Day.
- It directly originates from the Late Latin 'nativitas', meaning birth.