Total births
856
Boys' name · since 1912
Naaman
Naaman has 856 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2005 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #11005
- among boys today
- 856
- born since 1912
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
856 babies have been named Naaman since 1912, making it today's #11005 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Naaman has been recorded 856 times among boys since 1912, currently ranked #11005 nationally and more common than 23% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2024.
- #11005 among boys today
- 856 born since 1912
- 2000s peak decade
- 23% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Naaman is currently the #11005 boys' name in America, more common than 23% of boys - 856 born since 1912, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11005
- among boys today
- 856
- born since 1912
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
Naaman vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11005
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 23% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named Naaman was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
20 babies were named Naaman in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Naaman compares
856 Top 33% higher than 67% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Naaman's all-time total is 133% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Naaman | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 856 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 20 | 23 | 22,252 |
Naaman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Naaman's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1922, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2005 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Naaman at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#11,005
Active since
1912
Naaman popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2024
- Peak year (2005)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Naaman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Naaman's strongest decade.
139 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
Naaman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 44
1910s
44 births
- 1920s
1920s
60 births
- 1930s 55
1930s
55 births
- 1940s 29
1940s
29 births
- 1950s 44
1950s
44 births
- 1960s 45
1960s
45 births
- 1970s
1970s
92 births
- 1980s
1980s
94 births
- 1990s
1990s
106 births
- 2000s
2000s
139 births
- 2010s
2010s
110 births
- 2020s 38
2020s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 139 births (16% of all-time use).
How Naaman compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Naaman's total volume
Naaman vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Naaman by state
Where Naaman concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | West Virginia | | 11 | 1.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.6% |
West Virginia share of Naaman's total US births 1.3%
Even split
11 of 856 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Naaman? ▼
Naaman has been given to 856 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #11005 as of the latest data. 20 babies were born in 2005, its single highest year.
When was Naaman most popular? ▼
Naaman was most popular in the 2000s decade with 139 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Naaman most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Naaman are West Virginia (11 births), Texas (6 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Naaman been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Naaman since 1912 -- 113 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Naaman? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naasir, Naazir, Naason, Naadir, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Naaman's data
- Naaman's decade-level peak was the 2000s (139 total births); usage has since declined to 38 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- West Virginia records the most Naamans (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. West Virginia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Naaman
Nearby Names Like Naaman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Naaman
Naasir Boy
#9345 376 births
Naazir Boy
91 births
Naason Boy
54 births
Naadir Boy
22 births
Naamari Boy
#8296 19 births
Compare Naaman side by side: Naaman vs Naasir Naaman vs Naazir Naaman vs Naason
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Naaman: #11005 Boys' Name - 856 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/naaman. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Naaman draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.