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Nautica
OriginAmerican from Latin
Meaning"pertaining to ships or sailors"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
Girls#9286
2025 SSA
BoysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Nautica
Nautica is derived from the English word "nautical," which itself comes from the Latin nauticus. It was first recorded as a baby name in 1992 when the American clothing brand had become a national sensation. It ultimately peaked in 1999 when 246 baby girls were given the name.
Nautica is also given to boys.
Pronounced NAW-ti-kuh.
As of October 2026, Nautica ranked #13530 for boys in US births in 2019 and #9286 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4481 for boys in 1999 and #876 for girls in 1999.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Boys #4,481
Girls #3,603
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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