Nada
Every Nada since 1892 — 5,129 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nada
Nada is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,432 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 5,129 American babies have been named Nada. Its peak came in 2000, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Nada stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nada year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #4,432 |
| 2024 | 32 | #4,448 |
| 2023 | 33 | #4,336 |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,438 |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,921 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,982 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,238 |
| 2018 | 52 | #3,145 |
| 2017 | 44 | #3,531 |
| 2016 | 56 | #3,001 |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,203 |
| 2014 | 64 | #2,731 |
| 2013 | 53 | #3,114 |
| 2012 | 72 | #2,535 |
| 2011 | 51 | #3,256 |
| 2010 | 62 | #2,831 |
| 2009 | 66 | #2,744 |
| 2008 | 48 | #3,461 |
| 2007 | 51 | #3,316 |
| 2006 | 64 | #2,771 |
| 2005 | 46 | #3,352 |
| 2004 | 51 | #3,058 |
| 2003 | 57 | #2,761 |
| 2002 | 74 | #2,244 |
| 2001 | 66 | #2,401 |
| 2000 | 78 | #2,099 |
| 1995 | 32 | #3,469 |
| 1990 | 28 | #3,785 |
| 1985 | 22 | #3,805 |
| 1980 | 37 | #2,577 |
| 1975 | 29 | #2,658 |
| 1970 | 35 | #2,259 |
| 1965 | 28 | #2,280 |
| 1960 | 47 | #1,649 |
| 1955 | 39 | #1,658 |
| 1950 | 51 | #1,291 |
| 1945 | 37 | #1,326 |
| 1940 | 48 | #1,042 |
| 1935 | 52 | #961 |
| 1930 | 69 | #865 |
| 1925 | 52 | #1,059 |
| 1920 | 35 | #1,342 |
| 1915 | 30 | #1,306 |
| 1910 | 18 | #1,054 |
| 1905 | 9 | #1,388 |
| 1900 | 10 | #1,290 |
| 1895 | 7 | #1,391 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Nada
- Nada Singer · b. 1953
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nada in 2025?
Nada ranked #4,432 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nada?
5,129 babies have been named Nada in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nada most popular?
Nada peaked in 2000, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Nada a boy or girl name?
Nada is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nada rising or falling?
Nada is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nada?
Well-known people named Nada include Nada (singer).