Nautica
Every Nautica since 1992 — 2,295 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nautica
Nautica is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,286 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 2,295 American babies have been named Nautica. Its peak came in 1999, when 262 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Nautica stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nautica 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 | 11 | #9,286 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,773 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,891 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,975 | — | — |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,895 | — | — |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,553 | — | — |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,571 | 5 | #13,539 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,413 | — | — |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,481 | — | — |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,745 | — | — |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,910 | — | — |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,129 | — | — |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,653 | — | — |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,373 | — | — |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,088 | — | — |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,368 | — | — |
| 2009 | 45 | #3,603 | — | — |
| 2008 | 50 | #3,362 | — | — |
| 2007 | 44 | #3,707 | — | — |
| 2006 | 68 | #2,663 | — | — |
| 2005 | 84 | #2,197 | — | — |
| 2004 | 84 | #2,150 | — | — |
| 2003 | 106 | #1,784 | — | — |
| 2002 | 141 | #1,374 | — | — |
| 2001 | 166 | #1,223 | 7 | #8,950 |
| 2000 | 169 | #1,186 | 8 | #7,960 |
| 1995 | 83 | #1,759 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nautica in 2025?
Nautica ranked #9,286 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nautica?
2,295 babies have been named Nautica in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nautica most popular?
Nautica peaked in 1999, when 262 newborns received the name.
Is Nautica a boy or girl name?
Nautica is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nautica rising or falling?
Nautica is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.