Natalie
Meaning: Christmas Day, born on Christmas
Origin: French/Latin
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #25
Total births: 13,282
History: Natalie peaked in the 1980s in Australia. Natalie Imbruglia went from Neighbours to international pop stardom with 'Torn.' The name represents the pipeline from Australian TV to global fame that defined the late 1990s and 2000s.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2014) | #93 |
| Babies named Natalie in 2014 | 74 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 13,282 |
| Peak year | 1976 (513 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #9 |
| Years in records | 1964–2014 (49 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 15 spots |
Frequently asked about Natalie
What does the name Natalie mean?
Natalie means “Christmas Day, born on Christmas” from French/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Natalie?
Natalie has French/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Christmas Day, born on Christmas”.
How popular is Natalie in Australia?
Natalie ranked #93 in Australia in 2014 — given to 74 babies that year.
When was Natalie most popular?
Natalie peaked in 1976 with 513 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Natalie a boy or girl name?
Natalie is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Natalies in registered births are female.
Is the name Natalie rising or falling in popularity?
Natalie has fallen 15 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #78 in 2009 to #93 in 2014.
How long has Natalie been recorded in Australia?
Natalie appears in birth records in Australia across 49 years — from 1964 through 2014.