Nate Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
93% Masculine / 7% Feminine
Meaning:
Nate means 'gift from God' or 'God has given'.
Meaning of the Name Nate
Nate is a Hebrew name derived from the name Nathan, meaning 'gift from God' or 'God has given'. It can also be a short form of the name Nathaniel, which means 'gift of God'. The name has biblical origins and is often associated with strength, kindness, and generosity.
Popularity of the Name Nate
The popularity for the name Nate peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 181 births, which ranked number 2,376 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Nate had the most female births in 1980 with 23, which ranked number 3,505 out of 12,163 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2007 with 181, which ranked number 1,038 out of 14,393 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Nate
- 20 Year Trend of Nate: 11.46% 00
Popularity of Nate by State
For males, Nate was most popular in Northeastern states with 28 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 23 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Nate. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 13 | 1399 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 5 | 805 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 5 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 23 | 626 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 15 | 1303 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Nate
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