Nader
Every Nader since 1963 — 1,555 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nader
Nader is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,526 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 1,555 American babies have been named Nader. Its peak came in 1990, when 61 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 Nader stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nader year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,526 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,907 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,705 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,125 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,567 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,290 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,474 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,995 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,880 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,606 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,580 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,640 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,143 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,192 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,865 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,273 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3,999 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,197 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,210 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,659 |
| 2005 | 23 | #4,020 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,342 |
| 2003 | 31 | #3,087 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,735 |
| 2001 | 46 | #2,236 |
| 2000 | 33 | #2,785 |
| 1995 | 42 | #2,010 |
| 1990 | 61 | #1,448 |
| 1985 | 46 | #1,469 |
| 1980 | 29 | #1,943 |
| 1975 | 29 | #1,740 |
| 1970 | 13 | #2,704 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,807 |
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Famous people named Nader
- Nader Shah Politician · 1688–1747
- Nader Al-Dahabi Politician · b. 1946
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nader in 2025?
Nader ranked #7,526 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nader?
1,555 babies have been named Nader in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nader most popular?
Nader peaked in 1990, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Nader a boy or girl name?
Nader is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nader rising or falling?
Nader is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nader?
Well-known people named Nader include Nader Shah (politician), Nader Al-Dahabi (politician).