Total births
27
Boys' name · since 1977
Nacoma
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 27 babies named Nacoma, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 27
- total births
- 1977–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
Nacoma sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 27 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Nacoma recorded 27 times among boys since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 1982.
- 27 total births
- 1977–1982 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 78% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
27 boys have been named Nacoma since 1977, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1982.
- 27
- total births
- 1977–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Nacoma was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
11 babies were named Nacoma in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Nacoma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nacoma's full recorded timeline at 1978, 63% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 37% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1982, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1978 peak of 11 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nacoma at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Nacoma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1982
- Peak year (1978)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Nacoma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Nacoma's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Nacoma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 21 births (78% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nacoma? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 27 babies named Nacoma. The most recent recorded year was 1982. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 11 births.
When was Nacoma most popular? ▼
Nacoma was most popular in the 1970s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Nacoma been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nacoma since 1977 -- 6 years through the most recent 1982 data.
What names are similar to Nacoma? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nachman, Nachum, Nachmen, Nacho, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nacoma's data
- Nacoma's decade-level peak was the 1970s (21 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Nacoma
Nearby Names Like Nacoma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nacoma
Nachman Boy
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Nachum Boy
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Nachmen Boy
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Nacho Boy
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Nacari Boy
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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, 1977–1982 (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. "Nacoma: Baby Name Since 1977 - 27 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nacoma. 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 Nacoma 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.