Nadim
Every Nadim since 1975 — 425 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nadim
Nadim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,705 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 425 American babies have been named Nadim. Its peak came in 1998, when 17 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 Nadim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nadim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,705 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,592 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,459 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,856 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,414 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,898 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,033 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,398 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,397 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,242 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,871 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,212 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,388 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,659 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,419 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,601 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,869 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13,975 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,995 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,523 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,115 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,396 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,195 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,213 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,329 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,222 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,547 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,230 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,730 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #6,026 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nadim in 2025?
Nadim ranked #8,705 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nadim?
425 babies have been named Nadim in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nadim most popular?
Nadim peaked in 1998, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Nadim a boy or girl name?
Nadim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nadim rising or falling?
Nadim is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.