Total births
685
Boys' name · since 1976
Naveed
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 685 babies named Naveed, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9214
- among boys today
- 685
- born since 1976
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Naveed is the #9214 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 685 recorded since 1976.
Naveed has 685 recorded births among boys since 1976, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9214 as of the latest data, more common than 36% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #9214 among boys today
- 685 born since 1976
- 1990s peak decade
- 36% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Naveed is currently the #9214 boys' name in America, more common than 36% of boys - 685 born since 1976, peaking in the 1990s.
- #9214
- among boys today
- 685
- born since 1976
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other boys
Naveed vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9214
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 36% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Naveed was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
25 babies were named Naveed in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Naveed compares
685 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
Naveed's all-time total is 87% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Naveed | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 685 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 23 | 22,252 |
Naveed's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Naveed's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Naveed at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#9,214
Active since
1976
Naveed popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Naveed by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Naveed's strongest decade.
186 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Naveed births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1980s
1980s
119 births
- 1990s
1990s
186 births
- 2000s
2000s
127 births
- 2010s
2010s
186 births
- 2020s 48
2020s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 186 births (27% of all-time use).
How Naveed 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 Naveed's total volume
Naveed vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Naveed by state
Where Naveed concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 51 | 7.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 18 | 2.6% |
California share of Naveed's total US births 7.4%
Even split
51 of 685 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Naveed? ▼
685 babies have been named Naveed since 1976. It currently ranks #9214 among boys. The peak year was 2015 with 25 births.
When was Naveed most popular? ▼
Naveed was most popular in the 1990s decade with 186 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Naveed most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Naveed are California (51 births), New York (18 births).
How long has the name Naveed been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Naveed since 1976 -- 50 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Naveed? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naveen, Navin, Navid, Navy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Naveed's data
- Naveed's decade-level peak was the 1990s (186 total births); usage has since declined to 48 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Naveeds (51 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 Naveed
Nearby Names Like Naveed
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Naveed
Naveen Boy
#2488 1,508 births
Navin Boy
#7369 857 births
Navid Boy
#6967 821 births
Navy Boy
#1722 804 births
Navi Boy
#2365 459 births
Compare Naveed side by side: Naveed vs Naveen Naveed vs Navin Naveed vs Navid
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Naveed
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. "Naveed: #9214 Boys' Name - 685 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/naveed. 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 Naveed 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.