boy's name
Nat
NAT (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 2,181
Nat is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2023 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1915, when 61 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nat Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 108 |
| 1890s | 125 |
| 1900s | 117 |
| 1910s | 444 |
| 1920s | 353 |
| 1930s | 241 |
| 1940s | 220 |
| 1950s | 216 |
| 1960s | 183 |
| 1970s | 94 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Nat?
In 2023, Nat was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Nat Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nat
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nat Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nat over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nat
- English NAT /næt/
Sibling Names for Nat
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nat — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nat
How popular is the name Nat?
In 2023, Nat was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Nat a girl's or a boy's name?
Nat is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nat?
Nat has 1 syllable.
When was Nat most popular?
Nat peaked in 1915, when 61 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.