Total births
743
Boys' name · since 1958
Nachman
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 743 babies named Nachman, peaking in 2012. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4233
- among boys today
- 743
- born since 1958
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Nachman is the #4233 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 743 recorded since 1958.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nachman has been recorded 743 times among boys since 1958, currently ranked #4233 nationally and more common than 70% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2025.
- #4233 among boys today
- 743 born since 1958
- 2010s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nachman is currently the #4233 boys' name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 743 born since 1958, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4233
- among boys today
- 743
- born since 1958
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Nachman vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4233
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Nachman was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
32 babies were named Nachman in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Nachman compares
743 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
Nachman's all-time total is 102% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nachman | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 743 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nachman's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nachman splits its recorded history at 2000: 75% of all births land in the more recent half, 25% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1960 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2012 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nachman at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#4,233
Active since
1958
Nachman popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Nachman by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nachman's strongest decade.
226 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Nachman births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 37
1970s
37 births
- 1980s 51
1980s
51 births
- 1990s 88
1990s
88 births
- 2000s
2000s
169 births
- 2010s
2010s
226 births
- 2020s
2020s
161 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 226 births (30% of all-time use).
How Nachman 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 Nachman's total volume
Nachman vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nachman by state
Where Nachman concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 477 | 64.2% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 31 | 4.2% |
New York share of Nachman's total US births 64.2%
Even split
477 of 743 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nachman? ▼
743 babies have been named Nachman since 1958. It currently ranks #4233 among boys. The peak year was 2012 with 32 births.
When was Nachman most popular? ▼
Nachman was most popular in the 2010s decade with 226 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Nachman most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nachman are New York (477 births), New Jersey (31 births).
How long has the name Nachman been used? ▼
Nachman has been recorded in Social Security data since 1958, spanning 68 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Nachman? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nachum, Nachmen, Nacho, Nacari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nachman's data
- Nachman's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (226 total births) through the 2020s (161) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Nachmans (477 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Nachman
Nearby Names Like Nachman
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nachman
Nachum Boy
#7355 285 births
Nachmen Boy
#8113 157 births
Nacho Boy
56 births
Nacari Boy
#10436 53 births
Nace Boy
37 births
Compare Nachman side by side: Nachman vs Nachum Nachman vs Nachmen Nachman vs Nacho
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nachman
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, 1958–2025 (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. "Nachman: #4233 Boys' Name - 743 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nachman. 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 Nachman 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.