Nadir
Unknown. It has been suggested that it is from Arabic نَزِير (nazīr, “rare, trivial”), but if it is Arabic, perhaps more likely would be نَذِير (naḏīr, “auspicious…
Every Nadir since 1975 — 1,292 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nadir
Nadir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,490 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,292 American babies have been named Nadir. Its peak came in 2001, when 46 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 Nadir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nadir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #4,490 |
| 2024 | 22 | #4,660 |
| 2023 | 20 | #5,007 |
| 2022 | 17 | #5,570 |
| 2021 | 32 | #3,555 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3,059 |
| 2019 | 28 | #3,865 |
| 2018 | 29 | #3,763 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,946 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,951 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,144 |
| 2014 | 25 | #4,094 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3,320 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3,341 |
| 2011 | 40 | #2,938 |
| 2010 | 29 | #3,688 |
| 2009 | 40 | #2,979 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3,622 |
| 2007 | 39 | #3,008 |
| 2006 | 44 | #2,685 |
| 2005 | 39 | #2,791 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,343 |
| 2003 | 36 | #2,764 |
| 2002 | 33 | #2,865 |
| 2001 | 46 | #2,237 |
| 2000 | 36 | #2,606 |
| 1995 | 23 | #3,068 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,931 |
| 1985 | 16 | #3,041 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,055 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,184 |
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Famous people named Nadir
- Nadir Afonso Painter · 1920–2013
- Nadir Belhadj Soccer player · b. 1982
- Nadir Lamyaghri Soccer player · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nadir mean?
Unknown. It has been suggested that it is from Arabic نَزِير (nazīr, “rare, trivial”), but if it is Arabic, perhaps more likely would be نَذِير (naḏīr, “auspicious, boding well (?)”).
How popular is the name Nadir in 2025?
Nadir ranked #4,490 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nadir?
1,292 babies have been named Nadir in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nadir most popular?
Nadir peaked in 2001, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Nadir a boy or girl name?
Nadir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nadir rising or falling?
Nadir has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Nadir?
Well-known people named Nadir include Nadir Afonso (painter), Nadir Belhadj (soccer player), Nadir Lamyaghri (soccer player).