Total births
669
Boys' name · since 1991
Naftuli
Naftuli has 669 recorded births since 1991 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2005 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3845
- among boys today
- 669
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
669 babies have been named Naftuli since 1991, making it today's #3845 boys' name.
Naftuli has 669 recorded births among boys since 1991, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3845 as of the latest data, more common than 73% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2025.
- #3845 among boys today
- 669 born since 1991
- 2010s peak decade
- 73% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Naftuli is currently the #3845 boys' name in America, more common than 73% of boys - 669 born since 1991, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3845
- among boys today
- 669
- born since 1991
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Naftuli vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3845
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 73% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Naftuli was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
46 babies were named Naftuli in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Naftuli compares
669 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
Naftuli's all-time total is 82% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Naftuli | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 669 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Naftuli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Naftuli splits its recorded history at 2009: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1991 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 46 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Naftuli at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#3,845
Active since
1991
Naftuli popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Naftuli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Naftuli's strongest decade.
249 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Naftuli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 52
1990s
52 births
- 2000s
2000s
193 births
- 2010s
2010s
249 births
- 2020s
2020s
175 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 249 births (37% of all-time use).
How Naftuli 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 Naftuli's total volume
Naftuli vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Naftuli by state
Where Naftuli concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 452 | 67.6% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.7% |
New York share of Naftuli's total US births 67.6%
Even split
452 of 669 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Naftuli? ▼
Naftuli has been given to 669 babies in the U.S. since 1991, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3845 as of the latest data. 46 babies were born in 2005, its single highest year.
When was Naftuli most popular? ▼
Naftuli was most popular in the 2010s decade with 249 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Naftuli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Naftuli are New York (452 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Naftuli been used? ▼
Naftuli has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Naftuli? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naftali, Nafis, Naftoli, Naftula, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Naftuli's data
- Naftuli's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (249 total births) through the 2020s (175) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Naftulis (452 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 Naftuli
Nearby Names Like Naftuli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Naftuli
Naftali Boy
#2064 2,024 births
Nafis Boy
544 births
Naftoli Boy
#5743 460 births
Naftula Boy
#10351 183 births
Nafi Boy
59 births
Compare Naftuli side by side: Naftuli vs Naftali Naftuli vs Nafis Naftuli 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, 1991–2025 (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. "Naftuli: #3845 Boys' Name - 669 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/naftuli. 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 Naftuli 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.