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Nationalize.io

Nationalize.io API enables developers to predict a person's nationality based on their first name, delivering fast and reliable demographic insights for various applications.

Developed by Nationalize.io

Live API
99.90%Uptime
250msLatency
0Stars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Predicts nationality from a name

Full Endpoint URL
https://api.nationalize.io
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://api.nationalize.io'
Request Payload
{
  "name": "michael"
}
Expected Response
{
  "name": "michael",
  "country": [
    {
      "country_id": "US",
      "probability": 0.45
    }
  ]
}
Version:v1
Limit:1000 requests/day
Real-World Applications
  • User demographic enrichmentOptimized Capability
  • Marketing segmentationOptimized Capability
  • Content personalizationOptimized Capability
  • Analytics dashboardsOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Extremely simple HTTP interface
  • ✓ No authentication needed for basic use
  • ✓ Low latency responses
  • ✓ Free tier with generous daily quota
Limitations
  • ✗ Limited accuracy for rare or region-specific names
  • ✗ No built-in authentication or usage tracking for free tier
  • ✗ Country probabilities may not sum to 1 due to rounding
  • ✗ Lacks advanced filtering or custom models

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Tiered monthly subscription for higher volume
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
6 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Under 1 minute (just issue HTTP GET request)

Rate Limit

1000 requests/day for free tier; higher limits on paid plans

Free Tier Usage

Up to 1000 requests per day without any signup or API key

Use Case: Best For

Quick, lightweight nationality inference based on names in apps or analytics

Not Recommended For

Applications requiring very high accuracy or niche surname databases

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details
#demographics#prediction

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