Naveed
A transliteration of the Persian male given name نوید (navid, novid).
Every Naveed since 1976 — 685 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naveed
Naveed is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,450 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 685 American babies have been named Naveed. Its peak came in 2015, when 25 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 Naveed stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naveed 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 | #9,450 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,600 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,171 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,426 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,911 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,753 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,709 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,440 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,480 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,146 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,199 |
| 2013 | 22 | #4,419 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,645 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,779 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,329 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,605 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,798 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,956 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,356 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,833 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,726 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,585 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,846 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,626 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,729 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,400 |
| 1990 | 23 | #2,840 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,576 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,769 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Naveed mean?
A transliteration of the Persian male given name نوید (navid, novid).
How popular is the name Naveed in 2025?
Naveed ranked #9,450 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 Naveed?
685 babies have been named Naveed in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naveed most popular?
Naveed peaked in 2015, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Naveed a boy or girl name?
Naveed is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naveed rising or falling?
Naveed is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.