Total births
771
Boys' name · since 1976
Nadav
Nadav has 771 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2016 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6590
- among boys today
- 771
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Nadav is the #6590 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 771 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Nadav recorded 771 times among boys since 1976, holding rank #6590 nationally today, ahead of 54% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #6590 among boys today
- 771 born since 1976
- 2010s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nadav is currently the #6590 boys' name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 771 born since 1976, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6590
- among boys today
- 771
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Nadav vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6590
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Nadav was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
32 babies were named Nadav in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Nadav compares
771 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
Nadav's all-time total is 110% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nadav | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 771 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 32 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nadav's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nadav's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 64% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 36%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nadav at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#6,590
Active since
1976
Nadav popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Nadav by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nadav's strongest decade.
251 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Nadav births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 32
1980s
32 births
- 1990s
1990s
135 births
- 2000s
2000s
233 births
- 2010s
2010s
251 births
- 2020s
2020s
114 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 251 births (33% of all-time use).
How Nadav 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 Nadav's total volume
Nadav vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nadav by state
Where Nadav concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 143 | 18.5% |
| #2 | California | | 100 | 13.0% |
New York share of Nadav's total US births 18.5%
Even split
143 of 771 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nadav? ▼
771 babies have been named Nadav since 1976. It currently ranks #6590 among boys. The peak year was 2016 with 32 births.
When was Nadav most popular? ▼
Nadav was most popular in the 2010s decade with 251 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Nadav most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nadav are New York (143 births), California (100 births).
How long has the name Nadav been used? ▼
Records for Nadav go back to 1976, giving 50 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nadav? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nader, Nadir, Nadeem, Nadim, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nadav's data
- Nadav's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (251 total births) through the 2020s (114) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Nadavs (143 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 Nadav
Nearby Names Like Nadav
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nadav
Nader Boy
#11147 1,555 births
Nadir Boy
#4626 1,292 births
Nadeem Boy
#5291 760 births
Nadim Boy
#9205 425 births
Nadia Boy
62 births
Compare Nadav side by side: Nadav vs Nader Nadav vs Nadir Nadav vs Nadeem
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nadav
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, 1976–2025 (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. "Nadav: #6590 Boys' Name - 771 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nadav. 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 Nadav 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.