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Nate

Boy's name · #1748 in the US (2025) · 2020s wave

Popularity over time

Nate reached its best rank, #1019, in 1880 and ranked #1748 in 2025. About 4,500 boys have carried it since 1880.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 7 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#396 in England & Wales (2025) · #400 in Scotland (2025) · #416 in New Zealand (2025) · #452 in Canada (2025) · #829 in Ireland (2025) · #915 in Netherlands (2025) · #1,241 in Switzerland (2025) · #1,326 in Italy (2024) · #1,350 in Belgium (2025) · #2,049 in France (2025) · #2,632 in Ecuador (2025) · #404 in N. Ireland (2024) and 6 more.

Famous Nates

• Nate Dogg — American singer and rapper (1969–2011)
• Nate Robinson — American basketball player (born 1984)
• Nate Diaz — American mixed martial artist (born 1985)
• Nate Archibald — American basketball player (born 1948)
• Nate Ruess — American singer (born 1982)

In stories & tradition

• Nate (Nathan Drake) — Protagonist of the Uncharted series
• Nate (Near) — Death Note (manga)
• Nate Grey — Fictional mutant superhero in Marvel Comics

What Nates become

Among 747 notable people named Nate:

Sports figures appear 3.27× more often than among typical names — e.g. Nate Robinson, American basketball player (born 1984).

Similar names: Neythan · Phineas · Natan · Pete · Zack · Ike

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