boys' name · peaked 1999

Nabeel

Every Nabeel since 1970 — 1,182 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0318801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1999Boys
Rank 2025
#4,108
among boys
Babies in 2025
26
named Nabeel
Peak year
1999
45 babies
All-time total
1,182
since 1970

The story of Nabeel

Nabeel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,108 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.

Since 1970, 1,182 American babies have been named Nabeel. Its peak came in 1999, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nabeel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Nabeel year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 26 #4,108
2024 25 #4,290
2023 20 #5,006
2022 15 #6,058
2021 31 #3,623
2020 18 #5,172
2019 20 #4,916
2018 26 #4,072
2017 28 #3,860
2016 26 #4,060
2015 22 #4,500
2014 25 #4,093
2013 40 #2,882
2012 23 #4,345
2011 18 #5,129
2010 18 #5,177
2009 40 #2,978
2008 20 #4,844
2007 20 #4,751
2006 29 #3,580
2005 32 #3,212
2004 24 #3,825
2003 30 #3,170
2002 42 #2,417
2001 36 #2,667
2000 41 #2,364
1995 21 #3,271
1990 24 #2,752
1985 7 #5,567
1980 11 #3,766
1975 8 #4,183
1970 6 #4,567
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Nabeel in 2025?

Nabeel ranked #4,108 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Nabeel?

1,182 babies have been named Nabeel in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Nabeel most popular?

Nabeel peaked in 1999, when 45 newborns received the name.

Is Nabeel a boy or girl name?

Nabeel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Nabeel rising or falling?

Nabeel has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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