Naman: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	6	1	–	#3,706
1920s	6	1	0%	#4,193
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	6	1	–	#3,565
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	5	1	–	#6,472
1980s	18	2	+260%	#5,996
1990s	64	6	+256%	#4,944
2000s	172	17	+169%	#4,239
2010s	171	17	-1%	#3,777
2020s (to 2025)	73	12	-29%	#4,827

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

#3,706

1920s

#4,193

1930s

–

1940s

–

#3,565

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

#6,472

1980s

+260%

#5,996

1990s

+256%

#4,944

2000s

172

+169%

#4,239

2010s

171

-1%

#3,777

2020s (to 2025)

-29%

#4,827

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.

How old are people named Naman?

The median living Naman is about 16 years old; half are between 9 and 23. An estimated 500 people named Naman are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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
1985	–	–
1980	–	–
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	6	#3,706
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Naman, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Naman?

The median living Naman is about 16 years old. Half of all living Namans are between 9 and 23 years old.

How many people named Naman are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Naman are alive in the United States, based on 521 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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).

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Naman popularity over time

The story of Naman

How old are people named Naman?

Naman year by year

Famous people named Naman

Frequently asked questions

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