Natalie
Girl name · 6,722 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Natalie: 6,722 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 447 births in 1989.
From the Latin *natalis* meaning "of or relating to birth," Natalie originally referred to Christ's birthday, making it a name with deep festive roots. It entered wider usage across Europe during the Middle Ages, often given to girls born around Christmas. The name gained modern star power through actress Natalie Portman, Oscar-winner for *Black Swan*, and the luminous Natalie Wood, a Hollywood icon of the mid-20th century. Singer Natalie Cole also brought the name to musical prominence. While no major places are named after a bearer, the botanical *Natalie* shrub bears a similar root. A stylish variant is Natalia, favoured in Spanish and Slavic cultures, but Natalie remains the classic, graceful choice in English-speaking Scotland.
Girl 51 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1989447 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #6324 babies
- Total births
- 6,722since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 54%vs prior 5y