Nnamdi
Every Nnamdi since 1976 — 815 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nnamdi
Nnamdi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,339 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 815 American babies have been named Nnamdi. Its peak came in 1997, when 34 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 Nnamdi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nnamdi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,339 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,715 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,139 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,802 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,279 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,368 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,595 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,698 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,697 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,955 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,216 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,417 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,916 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,990 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,484 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,186 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,623 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,690 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,512 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,241 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,775 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,407 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,933 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,852 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,835 |
| 2000 | 22 | #3,721 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,444 |
| 1990 | 23 | #2,844 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,255 |
| 1980 | 16 | #2,919 |
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Famous people named Nnamdi
- Nnamdi Azikiwe Politician · 1904–1996
- Nnamdi Oduamadi Soccer player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nnamdi in 2025?
Nnamdi ranked #5,339 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nnamdi?
815 babies have been named Nnamdi in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nnamdi most popular?
Nnamdi peaked in 1997, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Nnamdi a boy or girl name?
Nnamdi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nnamdi rising or falling?
Nnamdi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nnamdi?
Well-known people named Nnamdi include Nnamdi Azikiwe (politician), Nnamdi Oduamadi (soccer player).