Naim
Every Naim since 1973 — 2,697 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naim
Naim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,694 in 2025 with 97 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 2,697 American babies have been named Naim. Its peak came in 2023, when 135 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Naim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 97 | #1,694 |
| 2024 | 110 | #1,577 |
| 2023 | 135 | #1,384 |
| 2022 | 80 | #1,944 |
| 2021 | 94 | #1,732 |
| 2020 | 71 | #2,012 |
| 2019 | 80 | #1,881 |
| 2018 | 58 | #2,320 |
| 2017 | 53 | #2,439 |
| 2016 | 45 | #2,714 |
| 2015 | 42 | #2,845 |
| 2014 | 41 | #2,873 |
| 2013 | 63 | #2,132 |
| 2012 | 56 | #2,317 |
| 2011 | 45 | #2,691 |
| 2010 | 55 | #2,347 |
| 2009 | 72 | #1,969 |
| 2008 | 69 | #2,036 |
| 2007 | 66 | #2,086 |
| 2006 | 60 | #2,165 |
| 2005 | 60 | #2,073 |
| 2004 | 61 | #1,985 |
| 2003 | 54 | #2,095 |
| 2002 | 67 | #1,737 |
| 2001 | 73 | #1,624 |
| 2000 | 52 | #1,989 |
| 1995 | 49 | #1,796 |
| 1990 | 25 | #2,675 |
| 1985 | 22 | #2,408 |
| 1980 | 37 | #1,611 |
| 1975 | 13 | #3,024 |
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Famous people named Naim
- Naim Frashëri Writer · 1846–1900
- Naim Süleymanoğlu Athlete · 1967–2017
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naim in 2025?
Naim ranked #1,694 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 97 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naim?
2,697 babies have been named Naim in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naim most popular?
Naim peaked in 2023, when 135 newborns received the name.
Is Naim a boy or girl name?
Naim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naim rising or falling?
Naim is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Naim?
Well-known people named Naim include Naim Frashëri (writer), Naim Süleymanoğlu (athlete).