Nate
Meaning: God has given
Origin: Hebrew/English
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #187
Total births: 1,677
History: Nate surged in the 2010s as a casual standalone name in Australia. The name's brevity is its strength. Nate represents the Australian approach to naming — informal, friendly, and not a single unnecessary letter.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2018) | #89 |
| Babies named Nate in 2018 | 105 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,677 |
| Peak year | 2010 (196 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #46 |
| Years in records | 2008–2018 (11 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 17 spots |
Frequently asked about Nate
What does the name Nate mean?
Nate means “God has given” from Hebrew/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Nate?
Nate has Hebrew/English origin. The traditional meaning is “God has given”.
How popular is Nate in Australia?
Nate ranked #89 in Australia in 2018 — given to 105 babies that year.
When was Nate most popular?
Nate peaked in 2010 with 196 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Nate a boy or girl name?
Nate is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Nates in registered births are male.
Is the name Nate rising or falling in popularity?
Nate has fallen 17 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #72 in 2013 to #89 in 2018.
How long has Nate been recorded in Australia?
Nate appears in birth records in Australia across 11 years — from 2008 through 2018.