Naman
Every Naman since 1915 — 521 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naman
Naman is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,447 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 521 American babies have been named Naman. Its peak came in 2010, when 28 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 Naman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,447 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,827 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,483 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,382 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,979 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,907 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,314 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,247 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,398 |
| 2016 | 20 | #4,887 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,839 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,409 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,908 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,547 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,132 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,777 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,239 |
| 2008 | 19 | #5,011 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,609 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,994 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,966 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,724 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,145 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,964 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,416 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,321 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,847 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,802 |
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| 1915 | 6 | #3,706 |
| 1910 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Naman
- Naman Keïta Athlete · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naman in 2025?
Naman ranked #9,447 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naman?
521 babies have been named Naman in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naman most popular?
Naman peaked in 2010, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Naman a boy or girl name?
Naman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naman rising or falling?
Naman is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Naman?
Well-known people named Naman include Naman Keïta (athlete).