Total births
304
Boys' name · since 1991
Nain
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 304 babies named Nain, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5342
- among boys today
- 304
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
304 babies have been named Nain since 1991, making it today's #5342 boys' name.
Nain has 304 recorded births among boys since 1991, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5342 as of the latest data, more common than 63% 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 1991 to 2025.
- #5342 among boys today
- 304 born since 1991
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nain is currently the #5342 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 304 born since 1991, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5342
- among boys today
- 304
- born since 1991
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Nain vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5342
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Nain was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
22 babies were named Nain in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Nain compares
304 46th percentile among 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
Nain's all-time total is 17% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nain | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 304 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 22 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nain's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nain's full recorded timeline at 2010, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1991, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 22 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nain at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#5,342
Active since
1991
Nain popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Nain popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2019 (Nain as girls' name)
Nain by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nain's strongest decade.
103 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Nain births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
- 2000s
2000s
103 births
- 2010s
2010s
85 births
- 2020s
2020s
81 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 103 births (34% of all-time use).
Nain by state
Where Nain concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 25 | 8.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 2.0% |
California share of Nain's total US births 8.2%
Even split
25 of 304 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nain? ▼
Nain has been given to 304 babies in the U.S. since 1991, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5342 as of the latest data. 22 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Nain most popular? ▼
Nain was most popular in the 2000s decade with 103 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Nain most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nain are California (25 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Nain been used? ▼
Nain has been recorded in Social Security data since 1991, spanning 35 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Nain? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naim, Nainoa, Naithan, Naif, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nain's data
- Nain's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (103 total births) through the 2020s (81) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nains (25 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Nain
Nearby Names Like Nain
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nain
Naim Boy
#1581 2,697 births
Nainoa Boy
#4378 621 births
Naithan Boy
#12902 290 births
Naif Boy
#11290 168 births
Nai Boy
82 births
Compare Nain side by side: Nain vs Naim Nain vs Nainoa Nain vs Naithan
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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. "Nain: #5342 Boys' Name - 304 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nain. 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 Nain 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.