Total births
2,024
Boys' name · since 1951
Naftali
Naftali has 2,024 recorded births since 1951 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2018 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2064
- among boys today
- 2,024
- born since 1951
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Naftali is the #2064 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,024 recorded since 1951.
Social Security Administration records show Naftali recorded 2,024 times among boys since 1951, holding rank #2064 nationally today, ahead of 86% 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 1951 to 2025.
- #2064 among boys today
- 2,024 born since 1951
- 2010s peak decade
- 86% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Naftali is currently the #2064 boys' name in America, more common than 86% of boys - 2,024 born since 1951, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2064
- among boys today
- 2,024
- born since 1951
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Naftali vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2064
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 86% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Naftali was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
83 babies were named Naftali in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Naftali compares
2,024 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
Naftali's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Naftali | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,024 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 83 | 23 | 22,252 |
Naftali's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Naftali's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 78% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 22%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1951, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 83, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Naftali at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#2,064
Active since
1951
Naftali popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 83
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Naftali by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Naftali's strongest decade.
550 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Naftali births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 28
1950s
28 births
- 1960s 36
1960s
36 births
- 1970s 124
1970s
124 births
- 1980s 189
1980s
189 births
- 1990s
1990s
253 births
- 2000s
2000s
436 births
- 2010s
2010s
550 births
- 2020s
2020s
408 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 550 births (27% of all-time use).
How Naftali 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 Naftali's total volume
Naftali vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Naftali by state
Where Naftali concentrates geographically, total births since 1951
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 1,292 | 63.8% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 308 | 15.2% |
| #3 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.2% |
New York share of Naftali's total US births 63.8%
Even split
1,292 of 2,024 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Naftali? ▼
2,024 babies have been named Naftali since 1951. It currently ranks #2064 among boys. The peak year was 2018 with 83 births.
When was Naftali most popular? ▼
Naftali was most popular in the 2010s decade with 550 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Naftali most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Naftali are New York (1,292 births), New Jersey (308 births), Maryland (5 births).
How long has the name Naftali been used? ▼
Naftali has been recorded in Social Security data since 1951, spanning 75 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Naftali? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naftuli, Nafis, Naftoli, Naftula, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Naftali's data
- Naftali's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (550 total births) through the 2020s (408) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Naftalis (1,292 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 Naftali
Nearby Names Like Naftali
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Naftali
Naftuli Boy
#3845 669 births
Nafis Boy
544 births
Naftoli Boy
#5743 460 births
Naftula Boy
#10351 183 births
Nafi Boy
59 births
Compare Naftali side by side: Naftali vs Naftuli Naftali vs Nafis Naftali vs Naftoli
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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, 1951–2025 (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. "Naftali: #2064 Boys' Name - 2,024 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/naftali. 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 Naftali 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.