Total births
760
Boys' name · since 1968
Nadeem
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 760 babies named Nadeem, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5291
- among boys today
- 760
- born since 1968
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Nadeem is the #5291 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 760 recorded since 1968.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nadeem has been recorded 760 times among boys since 1968, currently ranked #5291 nationally and more common than 63% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2025.
- #5291 among boys today
- 760 born since 1968
- 1990s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nadeem is currently the #5291 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 760 born since 1968, peaking in the 1990s.
- #5291
- among boys today
- 760
- born since 1968
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Nadeem vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5291
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Nadeem was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
23 babies were named Nadeem in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
How Nadeem compares
760 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
Nadeem's all-time total is 107% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nadeem | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 760 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nadeem's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nadeem splits its recorded history at 1998: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1968 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1995 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nadeem at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1995
Current rank
#5,291
Active since
1968
Nadeem popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2025
- Peak year (1995)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Nadeem by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nadeem's strongest decade.
171 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Nadeem births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 13
1960s
13 births
- 1970s 66
1970s
66 births
- 1980s
1980s
120 births
- 1990s
1990s
171 births
- 2000s
2000s
154 births
- 2010s
2010s
146 births
- 2020s
2020s
90 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 171 births (23% of all-time use).
How Nadeem 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 Nadeem's total volume
Nadeem vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nadeem by state
Where Nadeem concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 23 | 3.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 11 | 1.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Nadeem's total US births 3.0%
Even split
23 of 760 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nadeem? ▼
Since 1968, Social Security records show 760 babies named Nadeem. Today it holds rank #5291 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1995, with 23 births.
When was Nadeem most popular? ▼
Nadeem was most popular in the 1990s decade with 171 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Nadeem most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nadeem are California (23 births), New York (11 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Nadeem been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nadeem since 1968 -- 58 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nadeem? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nader, Nadir, Nadav, Nadim, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nadeem's data
- Nadeem's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (171 total births) through the 2020s (90) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nadeems (23 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 Nadeem
Nearby Names Like Nadeem
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nadeem
Nader Boy
#11147 1,555 births
Nadir Boy
#4626 1,292 births
Nadav Boy
#6590 771 births
Nadim Boy
#9205 425 births
Nadia Boy
62 births
Compare Nadeem side by side: Nadeem vs Nader Nadeem vs Nadir Nadeem vs Nadav
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nadeem
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, 1968–2025 (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. "Nadeem: #5291 Boys' Name - 760 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nadeem. 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 Nadeem 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.