Naoki
Every Naoki since 1980 — 337 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naoki
Naoki is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1980, 337 American babies have been named Naoki. Its peak came in 2011, when 19 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 Naoki stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naoki year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,960 | 8 | #9,596 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #13,558 |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #13,741 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #13,479 |
| 2020 | — | — | 16 | #5,621 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,620 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,451 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,610 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,305 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #7,956 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,395 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #13,618 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,746 | 14 | #6,156 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19,015 | 8 | #9,402 |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #12,015 |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #13,984 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,544 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,773 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,847 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,687 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #8,218 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,077 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #7,958 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #5,020 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,234 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,951 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Naoki
- Naoki Urasawa Comic artist · b. 1960
- Naoki Soma Soccer player · b. 1971
- Naoki Hattori Engineer · b. 1966
- Naoki Sakai Soccer player · b. 1975
- Naoki Mori Soccer player · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naoki in 2025?
Naoki did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Naoki?
337 babies have been named Naoki in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naoki most popular?
Naoki peaked in 2011, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Naoki a boy or girl name?
Naoki is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naoki rising or falling?
Naoki is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Naoki?
Well-known people named Naoki include Naoki Urasawa (comic artist), Naoki Soma (soccer player), Naoki Hattori (engineer).