Total births
384
Boys' name · since 1917
Nabor
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 384 babies named Nabor, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 384
- total births
- 1917–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Nabor sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 384 recorded since 1917.
Nabor has 384 recorded births among boys since 1917, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2013.
- 384 total births
- 1917–2013 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
384 boys have been named Nabor since 1917, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2013.
- 384
- total births
- 1917–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Nabor was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
17 babies were named Nabor in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Nabor's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nabor's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1917, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nabor at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Nabor popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2013
- Peak year (1990)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 97 years of records
Nabor by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nabor's strongest decade.
88 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Nabor births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
38 births
- 1930s 19
1930s
19 births
- 1940s 20
1940s
20 births
- 1950s 17
1950s
17 births
- 1960s 19
1960s
19 births
- 1970s
1970s
46 births
- 1980s
1980s
48 births
- 1990s
1990s
88 births
- 2000s
2000s
79 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 88 births (23% of all-time use).
Nabor by state
Where Nabor concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 31 | 8.1% |
| #2 | California | | 22 | 5.7% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 5 | 1.3% |
Texas share of Nabor's total US births 8.1%
Even split
31 of 384 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nabor? ▼
Since 1917, Social Security records show 384 babies named Nabor. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 17 births.
When was Nabor most popular? ▼
Nabor was most popular in the 1990s decade with 88 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Nabor most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nabor are Texas (31 births), California (22 births), New Mexico (5 births).
How long has the name Nabor been used? ▼
Records for Nabor go back to 1917, giving 97 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Nabor? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nabil, Nabeel, Nabi, Nabhan, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nabor's data
- Nabor's decade-level peak was the 1990s (88 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Nabors (31 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Nabor
Nearby Names Like Nabor
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nabor
Nabil Boy
#2765 1,961 births
Nabeel Boy
#4242 1,182 births
Nabi Boy
#13390 36 births
Nabhan Boy
31 births
Nabhya Boy
5 births
Compare Nabor side by side: Nabor vs Nabil Nabor vs Nabeel Nabor vs Nabi
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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, 1917–2013 (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. "Nabor: Baby Name Since 1917 - 384 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nabor. 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 Nabor 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.