Nate - A very unique male name
Nate at a glance
Nate is ranked #1667 among boy baby names in 2025, with 53 births in 2025. It peaked in 2007 at #1068 and first appeared on the charts in 1959.
- Rank in 2025
- #1667
- Births in 2025
- 53
- Peak year
- 2007 (#1068)
- First appeared
- 1959
- Trend
- #1732 in 2020 → #1667 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 27,666 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.4/5 (14 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 27,666 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nate peaked in popularity 19 years ago in 2007 on position 1068.
Famous with this name
Nate Torrence
Nate Richert
Nate Parker
How would you rate Nate, 1-5?
Nate is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nate is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #997 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,475.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Nate is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Nate origin and meaning
English — short form of Nathan and Nathaniel
Given; gift — as the short form of Nathan ('he gave') and Nathaniel ('gift of God'), both Hebrew
Nate is the everyday clipping of Nathan and Nathaniel that has long served as a given name in its own right, in this data since 1959. It peaked in 2007 and has edged back up since 2020, riding the taste for short, direct names.
Attested etymology
Nate is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.
To see famous people named Nate, pop culture references for the name Nate and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Nate
We've found the following names that sound similar to Nate, sorted by popularity.
Ned / Nat / Nnamdi / Naod / Newt / Nuta / Not / Nadia /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1667 |
| 2024 | 1507 |
| 2023 | 1489 |
| 2022 | 1611 |
| 2021 | 1628 |
| 2020 | 1732 |
| 2019 | 1984 |
| 2018 | 1846 |
| 2017 | 1686 |
| 2016 | 1764 |
| 2015 | 1644 |
| 2014 | 1719 |
| 2013 | 1552 |
| 2012 | 1689 |
| 2011 | 1362 |
| 2010 | 1496 |
| 2009 | 1559 |
| 2008 | 1340 |
| 2007 | 1068 |
| 2006 | 1197 |
| 2005 | 1258 |
| 2004 | 1485 |
| 2003 | 1738 |
| 2002 | 1521 |
| 2001 | 1808 |
| 1998 | 2445 |
| 1996 | 2418 |
| 1994 | 3492 |
| 1993 | 2976 |
| 1989 | 3292 |
| 1978 | 1958 |
| 1977 | 1636 |
| 1976 | 1401 |
| 1974 | 1436 |
| 1973 | 1582 |
| 1971 | 1968 |
| 1970 | 1396 |
| 1968 | 1531 |
| 1965 | 1305 |
| 1962 | 1713 |
| 1961 | 1735 |
| 1960 | 1713 |
| 1959 | 1717 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 997 |
| New York | 1034 |
| Washington | 1100 |
| Florida | 1177 |
| California | 1406 |
| Texas | 2475 |
Even more about Nate
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Nate a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Nate?
1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
NAYT · /neɪt/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Nathan — A full form; a separate established name.
- Nathaniel — The other full form; a separate established name.
Famous bearers
- Nate Silver — Statistician and founder of FiveThirtyEight; born Nathaniel Silver and known professionally as Nate (b. 1978) Contemporary
- Nate Berkus — Interior designer and television host; born Nathan Berkus and known as Nate (b. 1971) Contemporary
- Nate Dogg — Rapper and singer; born Nathaniel Hale and known throughout his career as Nate Dogg (1969–2011) Contemporary
Style
BiblicalShort formNickname name
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Nate for Nathaniel's biblical depth in a single, breezy syllable that never needs shortening.
Worth knowing
- It will be treated as a nickname — expect Nathan or Nathaniel on official guesses and forms.
