Total births
257
Girls' name · since 1979
Nazanin
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 257 babies named Nazanin, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5208
- among girls today
- 257
- born since 1979
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Nazanin currently ranks #5208 among girls' names in America, with 257 babies recorded since 1979.
Nazanin has 257 recorded births among girls since 1979, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5208 as of the latest data, more common than 71% of girls, busiest in the 2020s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2025.
- #5208 among girls today
- 257 born since 1979
- 2020s peak decade
- 71% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nazanin is currently the #5208 girls' name in America, more common than 71% of girls - 257 born since 1979, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5208
- among girls today
- 257
- born since 1979
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Nazanin vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5208
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 71% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Nazanin was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
25 babies were named Nazanin in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Nazanin compares
257 42th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Nazanin's all-time total is 33% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nazanin | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 257 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 25 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nazanin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nazanin's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 72% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 28%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nazanin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#5,208
Active since
1979
Nazanin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Nazanin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Nazanin's strongest decade.
123 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Nazanin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 37
1980s
37 births
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
- 2010s
2010s
62 births
- 2020s
2020s
123 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 123 births (48% of all-time use).
Nazanin by state
Where Nazanin concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 35 | 13.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.9% |
California share of Nazanin's total US births 13.6%
Even split
35 of 257 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nazanin? ▼
257 babies have been named Nazanin since 1979. It currently ranks #5208 among girls. The peak year was 2024 with 25 births.
When was Nazanin most popular? ▼
Nazanin was most popular in the 2020s decade with 123 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Nazanin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nazanin are California (35 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Nazanin been used? ▼
Nazanin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 47 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Nazanin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nazareth, Naziyah, Nazaria, Nazly, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nazanin's data
- California records the most Nazanins (35 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 Nazanin
Nearby Names Like Nazanin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nazanin
Nazareth Girl
#2027 1,204 births
Naziyah Girl
#3041 653 births
Nazaria Girl
#5998 613 births
Nazly Girl
#2505 463 births
Nazia Girl
#7015 417 births
Compare Nazanin side by side: Nazanin vs Nazareth Nazanin vs Naziyah Nazanin vs Nazaria
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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, 1979–2025 (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. "Nazanin: #5208 Girls' Name - 257 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nazanin. 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 Nazanin 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.