Total births
232
Boys' name · since 1997
Nazaire
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 232 babies named Nazaire, peaking in 2018. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6074
- among boys today
- 232
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
232 babies have been named Nazaire since 1997, making it today's #6074 boys' name.
Nazaire has 232 recorded births among boys since 1997, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6074 as of the latest data, more common than 58% 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 1997 to 2025.
- #6074 among boys today
- 232 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 58% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nazaire is currently the #6074 boys' name in America, more common than 58% of boys - 232 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6074
- among boys today
- 232
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Nazaire vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6074
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 58% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Nazaire was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
16 babies were named Nazaire in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Nazaire compares
232 41th 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
Nazaire's all-time total is 37% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nazaire | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 232 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nazaire's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nazaire's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2018 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nazaire at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#6,074
Active since
1997
Nazaire popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Nazaire by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nazaire's strongest decade.
94 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Nazaire births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
54 births
- 2010s
2010s
94 births
- 2020s
2020s
74 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 94 births (41% of all-time use).
Nazaire by state
Where Nazaire concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 2.2% |
New York share of Nazaire's total US births 2.2%
5 of 232 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nazaire? ▼
232 babies have been named Nazaire since 1997. It currently ranks #6074 among boys. The peak year was 2018 with 16 births.
When was Nazaire most popular? ▼
Nazaire was most popular in the 2010s decade with 94 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Nazaire most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nazaire are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Nazaire been used? ▼
Nazaire has been recorded in Social Security data since 1997, spanning 29 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Nazaire? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nazir, Nazareth, Nazario, Nazier, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nazaire's data
- Nazaire's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (94 total births) through the 2020s (74) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Nazaires (5 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 Nazaire
Nearby Names Like Nazaire
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nazaire
Nazir Boy
#946 3,961 births
Nazareth Boy
#2725 1,198 births
Nazario Boy
#4596 993 births
Nazier Boy
#4395 638 births
Nazar Boy
#3823 617 births
Compare Nazaire side by side: Nazaire vs Nazir Nazaire vs Nazareth Nazaire vs Nazario
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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, 1997–2025 (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. "Nazaire: #6074 Boys' Name - 232 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nazaire. 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 Nazaire 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.