Total births
460
Boys' name · since 1976
Naftoli
Naftoli has 460 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5743
- among boys today
- 460
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
460 babies have been named Naftoli since 1976, making it today's #5743 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Naftoli has been recorded 460 times among boys since 1976, currently ranked #5743 nationally and more common than 60% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #5743 among boys today
- 460 born since 1976
- 2000s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Naftoli is currently the #5743 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 460 born since 1976, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5743
- among boys today
- 460
- born since 1976
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Naftoli vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5743
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Naftoli was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
16 babies were named Naftoli in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Naftoli compares
460 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
Naftoli's all-time total is 25% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Naftoli | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 460 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 23 | 22,252 |
Naftoli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Naftoli splits its recorded history at 2003: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1976 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2007 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Naftoli at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#5,743
Active since
1976
Naftoli popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Naftoli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Naftoli's strongest decade.
124 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Naftoli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s 38
1980s
38 births
- 1990s
1990s
91 births
- 2000s
2000s
124 births
- 2010s
2010s
123 births
- 2020s
2020s
67 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 124 births (27% of all-time use).
Naftoli by state
Where Naftoli concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 176 | 38.3% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 100 | 21.7% |
New York share of Naftoli's total US births 38.3%
Even split
176 of 460 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Naftoli? ▼
Naftoli has been given to 460 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5743 as of the latest data. 16 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Naftoli most popular? ▼
Naftoli was most popular in the 2000s decade with 124 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Naftoli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Naftoli are New York (176 births), New Jersey (100 births).
How long has the name Naftoli been used? ▼
Naftoli has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 50 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Naftoli? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naftali, Naftuli, Nafis, Naftula, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Naftoli's data
- Naftoli's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (124 total births) through the 2020s (67) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Naftolis (176 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 Naftoli
Nearby Names Like Naftoli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Naftoli
Naftali Boy
#2064 2,024 births
Naftuli Boy
#3845 669 births
Nafis Boy
544 births
Naftula Boy
#10351 183 births
Nafi Boy
59 births
Compare Naftoli side by side: Naftoli vs Naftali Naftoli vs Naftuli Naftoli vs Nafis
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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, 1976–2025 (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. "Naftoli: #5743 Boys' Name - 460 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/naftoli. 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 Naftoli 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.