Total births
1,292
Boys' name · since 1975
Nadir
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 1,292 babies named Nadir, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4626
- among boys today
- 1,292
- born since 1975
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Nadir currently ranks #4626 among boys' names in America, with 1,292 babies recorded since 1975.
Nadir has 1,292 recorded births among boys since 1975, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4626 as of the latest data, more common than 68% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2025.
- #4626 among boys today
- 1,292 born since 1975
- 2000s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nadir is currently the #4626 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 1,292 born since 1975, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4626
- among boys today
- 1,292
- born since 1975
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Nadir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4626
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Nadir was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
46 babies were named Nadir in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Nadir compares
1,292 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
Nadir's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nadir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,292 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nadir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nadir splits its recorded history at 2000: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1976 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2001 peak of 46 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nadir at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#4,626
Active since
1975
Nadir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Nadir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nadir's strongest decade.
372 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Nadir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 59
1970s
59 births
- 1980s 144
1980s
144 births
- 1990s
1990s
269 births
- 2000s
2000s
372 births
- 2010s
2010s
296 births
- 2020s
2020s
152 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 372 births (29% of all-time use).
How Nadir 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 Nadir's total volume
Nadir vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nadir by state
Where Nadir concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 188 | 14.6% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 143 | 11.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 25 | 1.9% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.4% |
Pennsylvania share of Nadir's total US births 14.6%
Even split
188 of 1,292 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nadir? ▼
Nadir has been given to 1,292 babies in the U.S. since 1975, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4626 as of the latest data. 46 babies were born in 2001, its single highest year.
When was Nadir most popular? ▼
Nadir was most popular in the 2000s decade with 372 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Nadir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nadir are Pennsylvania (188 births), New Jersey (143 births), New York (25 births).
How long has the name Nadir been used? ▼
Records for Nadir go back to 1975, giving 51 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nadir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nader, Nadav, Nadeem, Nadim, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nadir's data
- Nadir's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (372 total births) through the 2020s (152) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Nadirs (188 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Nadir
Nearby Names Like Nadir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nadir
Nader Boy
#11147 1,555 births
Nadav Boy
#6590 771 births
Nadeem Boy
#5291 760 births
Nadim Boy
#9205 425 births
Nadia Boy
62 births
Compare Nadir side by side: Nadir vs Nader Nadir vs Nadav Nadir vs Nadeem
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nadir
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).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nadir: #4626 Boys' Name - 1,292 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nadir. 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 Nadir 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.