Total births
425
Boys' name · since 1975
Nadim
Nadim has 425 recorded births since 1975 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1998 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9205
- among boys today
- 425
- born since 1975
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
425 babies have been named Nadim since 1975, making it today's #9205 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Nadim recorded 425 times among boys since 1975, holding rank #9205 nationally today, ahead of 36% 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 1975 to 2025.
- #9205 among boys today
- 425 born since 1975
- 2010s peak decade
- 36% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nadim is currently the #9205 boys' name in America, more common than 36% of boys - 425 born since 1975, peaking in the 2010s.
- #9205
- among boys today
- 425
- born since 1975
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Nadim vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9205
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 36% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Nadim was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
17 babies were named Nadim in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
How Nadim compares
425 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
Nadim's all-time total is 16% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nadim | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 425 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 17 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nadim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nadim's full recorded timeline at 2002, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1975, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1998 peak of 17 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nadim at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1998
Current rank
#9,205
Active since
1975
Nadim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2025
- Peak year (1998)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Nadim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nadim's strongest decade.
102 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Nadim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s
1980s
66 births
- 1990s
1990s
97 births
- 2000s
2000s
95 births
- 2010s
2010s
102 births
- 2020s
2020s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 102 births (24% of all-time use).
Nadim by state
Where Nadim concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 2.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 10 | 2.4% |
California share of Nadim's total US births 2.4%
Even split
10 of 425 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nadim? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 425 babies named Nadim. Today it holds rank #9205 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 17 births.
When was Nadim most popular? ▼
Nadim was most popular in the 2010s decade with 102 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Nadim most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nadim are California (10 births), New York (10 births).
How long has the name Nadim been used? ▼
Records for Nadim go back to 1975, giving 51 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nadim? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nader, Nadir, Nadav, Nadeem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nadim's data
- Nadim's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (102 total births) through the 2020s (48) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nadims (10 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 Nadim
Nearby Names Like Nadim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nadim
Nader Boy
#11147 1,555 births
Nadir Boy
#4626 1,292 births
Nadav Boy
#6590 771 births
Nadeem Boy
#5291 760 births
Nadia Boy
62 births
Compare Nadim side by side: Nadim vs Nader Nadim vs Nadir Nadim vs Nadav
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nadim
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, 1975–2025 (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. "Nadim: #9205 Boys' Name - 425 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nadim. 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 Nadim 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.