Nivea
Every Nivea since 1975 — 1,331 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nivea
Nivea is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,914 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,331 American babies have been named Nivea. Its peak came in 2003, when 92 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 Nivea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nivea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,914 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,502 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,505 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,760 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,108 |
| 2020 | 31 | #4,421 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,622 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,972 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,666 |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,214 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,901 |
| 2014 | 49 | #3,309 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,852 |
| 2012 | 68 | #2,648 |
| 2011 | 76 | #2,430 |
| 2010 | 73 | #2,534 |
| 2009 | 67 | #2,725 |
| 2008 | 66 | #2,768 |
| 2007 | 68 | #2,702 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2,878 |
| 2005 | 78 | #2,305 |
| 2004 | 72 | #2,388 |
| 2003 | 92 | #1,982 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,612 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,200 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,922 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,380 |
| 1980 | 29 | #3,049 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,110 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nivea in 2025?
Nivea ranked #9,914 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nivea?
1,331 babies have been named Nivea in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nivea most popular?
Nivea peaked in 2003, when 92 newborns received the name.
Is Nivea a boy or girl name?
Nivea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nivea rising or falling?
Nivea is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.