Nadav
Every Nadav since 1976 — 771 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nadav
Nadav is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,770 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 771 American babies have been named Nadav. Its peak came in 2016, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Nadav stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nadav year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,770 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,709 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,128 |
| 2022 | 21 | #4,808 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,727 |
| 2020 | 28 | #3,781 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,286 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,073 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,945 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3,495 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,654 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,196 |
| 2013 | 25 | #4,028 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,775 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,614 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,960 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,889 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3,707 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,863 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,462 |
| 2005 | 25 | #3,785 |
| 2004 | 27 | #3,513 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3,497 |
| 2002 | 21 | #4,000 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,413 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,802 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,799 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,335 |
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Famous people named Nadav
- Nadav Lapid Writer · b. 1975
- Nadav Guedj Singer · b. 1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nadav in 2025?
Nadav ranked #5,770 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nadav?
771 babies have been named Nadav in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nadav most popular?
Nadav peaked in 2016, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Nadav a boy or girl name?
Nadav is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nadav rising or falling?
Nadav is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nadav?
Well-known people named Nadav include Nadav Lapid (writer), Nadav Guedj (singer).