Nate is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1274 in 2008 with 137 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 181 births ranking #1046. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 204.4%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 14,890 boys born was named Nate. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Nate is a familiar short form of Nathan and Nathaniel and usually carries the same sense of giving. It feels friendly, direct, and easygoing.
Originally a nickname, Nate has increasingly been used as a given name on its own. Its popularity reflects the broader appeal of short names that still connect to deeper traditional roots.