Nigeria
Every Nigeria since 1975 — 810 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nigeria
Nigeria is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,595 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 810 American babies have been named Nigeria. Its peak came in 2000, when 58 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Nigeria stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nigeria year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,595 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,204 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,896 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,847 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,433 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,727 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,965 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,696 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,732 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,218 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,121 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,802 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,276 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,824 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,652 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,851 |
| 2006 | 28 | #5,059 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,926 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,173 |
| 2003 | 34 | #4,012 |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,044 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,912 |
| 2000 | 58 | #2,587 |
| 1995 | 34 | #3,341 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,750 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,913 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,626 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,096 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nigeria in 2025?
Nigeria ranked #16,595 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nigeria?
810 babies have been named Nigeria in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nigeria most popular?
Nigeria peaked in 2000, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Nigeria a boy or girl name?
Nigeria is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nigeria rising or falling?
Nigeria is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.