Natalie

piperjayne

I'm not a huge fan of overly popular names, and I was surprised to learn that Natalie was ranked #13 for girls names last year. I haven't heard it used at all in my area and I don't know anyone named Natalie. I'm more concerned with it being considered trendy than the fact that it might be popular.

So, I have two questions.  

1.) How popular is the name in your area?

2.) Would you consider it trendy?

TIA! 

anewmrsS

1) It's fairly popular in my area.

2 ) I dont view it as trendy

JennerP60

I don't know any Natalies & I don't consider it trendy. It's a great name!

lifeonthehill

Love this name! I don't find it trendy at all and it is not popular in my area to my knowledge. It was 16 in Maine last year which is where I live.

SmileyJay

It depends on what you mean by "trendy". I consider it definitely a Millennial name and not a traditional choice. Trendy would mean following current trends which in my area are names with nickname Bella/Ella, Sophia, and Olivia. I

Helenahhandbasket

1) I don't know any baby Natalies personally-- but I don't really know a lot of babies in general.  The name comes up quite a bit on this board. 

2) I would not consider Natalie trendy at all

 

It's a really pretty nam

HevnsSong

I wouldn't consider it "trendy," but it is a very popular name in my area.  I know three friends who have DDs named Natalie, so I personally wouldn't consider using it.

cmw&tdm

I have an almost 4 yo Natalie. We've only come across a couple Natalies her age in these past few years, and we know a lot of children. Not trendy at all, has been going up steadily for a long time now. On this board some people have said they believe

bsinno

irl i know a 14 year old and a 2 year old Natalie. It doesnt seem to popular too me - had no idea it was ranked in top 20!

I think its a classic name, very beautiful. I think of Natalie Wood 

catahoulatte

I don't know any young girls with this name, though I know one my age and a 16-year old Natalie

I don't think it's trendy but it does seem to be on the rise in popularity. I don't think it will become the next Isabella/Sophia but definitely more

piperjayne

Thanks for the answers so far! I know Luca is on the trendy side, which is something I'd like to avoid this time. I love his name, it was his grandfather's name and it holds a lot of meaning for us but the trendiness is the only thing I dislike about it.&

kayjay10

1.  Not popular at all that I know of.  I only know one Natalie and she's 36.

2.  I don't consider it trendy.  I think of it as a classic name.

FWIW I love Natalie!

BLPL101

I don't know any children/babies named Natalie.

It's a beautiful classic. Not trendy at all.

brooksidebride

I love love this name and the popularity would not deter me personally because of how much I like it.

1. I only know of one Natalie in real life, and she's my age... we grew up together.  I was also really surprised to see it in the top 15 i

Freemanbaby

I know a 3 year old named Natalie.

JayJay1212

I am a substitute teacher and used to work in a daycare setting, and I haven't met any young Natalies. The only Natalies I have ever met are around my age, mid 20s. But I think it is a beautiful and timeless name.

Littledeer84

My 1 year old niece is Natalie. She is the only one I know - I was also suprised at its location on the SSA list because I just dont seem to hear it a lot. I love her name. I used to not like the nn Natty, but somehow it has grown on me now that I associa

lisamoe

I think its a classic name, not trendy.

There are quite a few that I know of around here, but I don't think its super popular.

LissaLynn0682

DD is named Natalie and I work in an elementary school of 500 kids.  I've got two Natalie's here.

Of course I'm biased, but I think it's a choice that will suit her as a young child and as an adult.