Nate

Nate is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 110 boys in the United States.

Nate at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nate

Nate belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nate first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1019 in 1880, and in 2024 110 babies received the name — 4,395 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nate in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#1019 in 1880
Peak year
2007
Babies named Nate in 2024
110
Total since 1880
4,395

Nate in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#314 in 2020
Babies named Nate in 2025
103
Total since 1996
2,132

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nate mean?

The meaning of Nate is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nate a boy or girl name?

Nate is a boy name. In 2024, 110 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nate?

Nate comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nate?

Nate first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #1019 in 1880, and 110 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].