Natale is an Italian name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'natalis' which means 'birthday'. It is often used as a given name for boys but can also be found as a surname. In Italy, Natale is commonly celebrated as Christmas Day, thus giving this name its festive and joyous connotation.
The name Natale experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a noticeable peak during World War I. Between 1914 and 1918, there were consistently high numbers of births each year, with a total of 163 births during these five years alone. However, after this period, the number of annual births declined dramatically, reaching as low as single digits in some years post-WWII. Overall, there have been 1151 births named Natale between 1906 and 2014.