Total births
1,961
Boys' name · since 1966
Nabil
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 1,961 babies named Nabil, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2765
- among boys today
- 1,961
- born since 1966
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
1,961 babies have been named Nabil since 1966, making it today's #2765 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nabil has been recorded 1,961 times among boys since 1966, currently ranked #2765 nationally and more common than 81% 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 1966 to 2025.
- #2765 among boys today
- 1,961 born since 1966
- 2000s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nabil is currently the #2765 boys' name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 1,961 born since 1966, peaking in the 2000s.
- #2765
- among boys today
- 1,961
- born since 1966
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Nabil vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2765
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Nabil was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
63 babies were named Nabil in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Nabil compares
1,961 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
Nabil's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nabil | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,961 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 63 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nabil's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nabil's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1966, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 63, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nabil at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#2,765
Active since
1966
Nabil popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Nabil popularity over time - girls
49 total births recorded since 1988 (Nabil as girls' name)
Nabil by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nabil's strongest decade.
457 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Nabil births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 21
1960s
21 births
- 1970s 118
1970s
118 births
- 1980s
1980s
238 births
- 1990s
1990s
402 births
- 2000s
2000s
457 births
- 2010s
2010s
452 births
- 2020s
2020s
273 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 457 births (23% of all-time use).
How Nabil 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 Nabil's total volume
Nabil vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nabil by state
Where Nabil concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 239 | 12.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 230 | 11.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 48 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Minnesota | | 42 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Florida | | 26 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 26 | 1.3% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 21 | 1.1% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 11 | 0.6% |
California share of Nabil's total US births 12.2%
Even split
239 of 1,961 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Nabil appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nabil? ▼
1,961 babies have been named Nabil since 1966. It currently ranks #2765 among boys. The peak year was 2015 with 63 births.
When was Nabil most popular? ▼
Nabil was most popular in the 2000s decade with 457 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Nabil most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nabil are California (239 births), New York (230 births), Texas (48 births).
How long has the name Nabil been used? ▼
Records for Nabil go back to 1966, giving 60 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nabil? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nabeel, Nabor, Nabi, Nabhan, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nabil's data
- Nabil's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (457 total births) through the 2020s (273) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nabils (239 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Nabil
Nearby Names Like Nabil
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nabil
Nabeel Boy
#4242 1,182 births
Nabor Boy
384 births
Nabi Boy
#13390 36 births
Nabhan Boy
31 births
Nabhya Boy
5 births
Compare Nabil side by side: Nabil vs Nabeel Nabil vs Nabor Nabil vs Nabi
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nabil
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2,150 births · Peak 2014
Nikolaos #2763
2,072 births · Peak 2014
Kylon #2767
1,432 births · Peak 2016
Alexei #2762
1,369 births · Peak 2021
Kamil #2768
2,092 births · Peak 2006
Montez #2761
3,205 births · Peak 1991
Asante #2769
1,246 births · Peak 1997
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, 1966–2025 (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. "Nabil: #2765 Boys' Name - 1,961 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nabil. 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 Nabil 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.