Total births
246
Boys' name · since 2001
Nahuel
246 babies named Nahuel in U.S. Social Security records since 2001, with the highest year being 2003. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 246
- total births
- 2001–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
246 boys have been named Nahuel since 2001, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Nahuel recorded 246 times among boys since 2001, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- 246 total births
- 2001–2025 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
246 boys have been named Nahuel since 2001, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2025.
- 246
- total births
- 2001–2025
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Nahuel was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
21 babies were named Nahuel in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
Nahuel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nahuel's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2025, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nahuel at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2003
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2001
Nahuel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Nahuel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nahuel's strongest decade.
125 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Nahuel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
125 births
- 2010s
2010s
77 births
- 2020s 44
2020s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 125 births (51% of all-time use).
Nahuel by state
Where Nahuel concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 21 | 8.5% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 2.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 5 | 2.0% |
Florida share of Nahuel's total US births 8.5%
Even split
21 of 246 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nahuel? ▼
246 babies have been named Nahuel since 2001. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 2003 with 21 births.
When was Nahuel most popular? ▼
Nahuel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 125 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Nahuel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nahuel are Florida (21 births), New Jersey (5 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Nahuel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nahuel since 2001 -- 25 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nahuel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nahum, Nahom, Nahshon, Naheem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nahuel's data
- Nahuel's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (125 total births) through the 2020s (44) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Nahuels (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Nahuel
Nearby Names Like Nahuel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nahuel
Nahum Boy
#2269 2,197 births
Nahom Boy
#4656 981 births
Nahshon Boy
#12666 697 births
Naheem Boy
#5526 502 births
Nahmir Boy
#2630 417 births
Compare Nahuel side by side: Nahuel vs Nahum Nahuel vs Nahom Nahuel vs Nahshon
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 2001–2025 (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. "Nahuel: Baby Name Since 2001 - 246 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nahuel. 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 Nahuel 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 July 2026.