Total births
1,555
Boys' name · since 1963
Nader
Since 1963, U.S. Social Security records show 1,555 babies named Nader, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11147
- among boys today
- 1,555
- born since 1963
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Nader is the #11147 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,555 recorded since 1963.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nader has been recorded 1,555 times among boys since 1963, currently ranked #11147 nationally and more common than 22% 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 1963 to 2025.
- #11147 among boys today
- 1,555 born since 1963
- 1990s peak decade
- 22% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nader is currently the #11147 boys' name in America, more common than 22% of boys - 1,555 born since 1963, peaking in the 1990s.
- #11147
- among boys today
- 1,555
- born since 1963
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Nader vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11147
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 22% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Nader was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
61 babies were named Nader in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
How Nader compares
1,555 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
Nader's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nader | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,555 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 61 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nader's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nader's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1963, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 61, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nader at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1990
Current rank
#11,147
Active since
1963
Nader popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–2025
- Peak year (1990)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Nader by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Nader's strongest decade.
397 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Nader births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 54
1960s
54 births
- 1970s
1970s
251 births
- 1980s
1980s
364 births
- 1990s
1990s
397 births
- 2000s
2000s
293 births
- 2010s 139
2010s
139 births
- 2020s 57
2020s
57 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 397 births (26% of all-time use).
How Nader 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 Nader's total volume
Nader vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nader by state
Where Nader concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 254 | 16.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 72 | 4.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 66 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 34 | 2.2% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 17 | 1.1% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 15 | 1.0% |
| #7 | Texas | | 12 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Florida | | 11 | 0.7% |
California share of Nader's total US births 16.3%
Even split
254 of 1,555 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nader? ▼
1,555 babies have been named Nader since 1963. It currently ranks #11147 among boys. The peak year was 1990 with 61 births.
When was Nader most popular? ▼
Nader was most popular in the 1990s decade with 397 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Nader most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nader are California (254 births), New York (72 births), Illinois (66 births).
How long has the name Nader been used? ▼
Records for Nader go back to 1963, giving 63 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nader? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nadir, Nadav, Nadeem, Nadim, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nader's data
- Nader's decade-level peak was the 1990s (397 total births); usage has since declined to 57 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Naders (254 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 Nader
Nearby Names Like Nader
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nader
Nadir Boy
#4626 1,292 births
Nadav Boy
#6590 771 births
Nadeem Boy
#5291 760 births
Nadim Boy
#9205 425 births
Nadia Boy
62 births
Compare Nader side by side: Nader vs Nadir Nader vs Nadav Nader vs Nadeem
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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, 1963–2025 (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. "Nader: #11147 Boys' Name - 1,555 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nader. 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 Nader 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.