Nyree
Every Nyree since 1970 — 1,992 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nyree
Nyree is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,762 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,992 American babies have been named Nyree — about 87% girls and 13% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1973, when 157 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Nyree stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nyree 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 | 17 | #6,762 | 8 | #9,465 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,310 | 7 | #10,624 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,900 | 18 | #5,405 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,921 | 12 | #7,126 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,904 | 17 | #5,493 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,801 | 6 | #11,604 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,746 | 11 | #7,489 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,954 | 10 | #8,001 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,232 | 5 | #13,711 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,590 | — | — |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,789 | — | — |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,995 | — | — |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,854 | — | — |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,935 | 7 | #10,459 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,684 | 8 | #9,371 |
| 2010 | 38 | #4,012 | 10 | #7,968 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,349 | 5 | #13,927 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,332 | 12 | #7,077 |
| 2007 | 31 | #4,774 | — | — |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,545 | 10 | #7,847 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,710 | 7 | #9,852 |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,969 | 6 | #10,946 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,181 | 10 | #7,094 |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,576 | 5 | #11,956 |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,615 | 12 | #5,922 |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,053 | 11 | #6,202 |
| 1995 | 29 | #3,749 | 8 | #6,812 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,755 | — | — |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,267 | — | — |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,288 | — | — |
| 1975 | 139 | #926 | — | — |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,304 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nyree in 2025?
Nyree ranked #6,762 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nyree?
1,992 babies have been named Nyree in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nyree most popular?
Nyree peaked in 1973, when 157 newborns received the name.
Is Nyree a boy or girl name?
Nyree is used for both: about 88% of babies named Nyree have been girls and 13% boys.
Is the name Nyree rising or falling?
Nyree is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.