Nate is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #11082 in 1999 with 8 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 16 births ranking #6084. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 60.0%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 221,723 girls born was named Nate. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.