Naveen
Borrowed from Sanskrit नवीन (navīna).
Every Naveen since 1972 — 1,847 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naveen
Naveen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,071 in 2025 with 72 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 1,847 American babies have been named Naveen — about 82% boys and 18% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2013, when 82 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 Naveen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naveen 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 | — | — | 72 | #2,071 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,774 | 55 | #2,497 |
| 2023 | — | — | 70 | #2,109 |
| 2022 | — | — | 65 | #2,232 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,113 | 64 | #2,211 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,820 | 55 | #2,411 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,397 | 50 | #2,612 |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,006 | 50 | #2,565 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,332 | 50 | #2,554 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,507 | 46 | #2,676 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7,185 | 41 | #2,899 |
| 2014 | 32 | #4,521 | 47 | #2,608 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,265 | 56 | #2,296 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,101 | 36 | #3,154 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,089 | 29 | #3,669 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,828 | 47 | #2,617 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,963 | 44 | #2,789 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,539 | 40 | #2,991 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,403 | 33 | #3,362 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,202 | 42 | #2,779 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,681 | 30 | #3,364 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,470 | 22 | #4,093 |
| 2003 | — | — | 24 | #3,697 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,883 | 21 | #4,003 |
| 2001 | — | — | 27 | #3,295 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,809 | 26 | #3,271 |
| 1995 | — | — | 20 | #3,401 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,011 | 13 | #4,336 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,732 |
| 1980 | — | — | 16 | #2,918 |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,256 |
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Famous people named Naveen
- Naveen Andrews Actor · b. 1969
- Naveen Patnaik Politician · b. 1946
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Naveen mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit नवीन (navīna).
How popular is the name Naveen in 2025?
Naveen ranked #2,071 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 72 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naveen?
1,847 babies have been named Naveen in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naveen most popular?
Naveen peaked in 2013, when 82 newborns received the name.
Is Naveen a boy or girl name?
Naveen is used for both: about 18% of babies named Naveen have been girls and 82% boys.
Is the name Naveen rising or falling?
Naveen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Naveen?
Well-known people named Naveen include Naveen Andrews (actor), Naveen Patnaik (politician).