Total births
617
Boys' name · since 1977
Nazar
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 617 babies named Nazar, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3823
- among boys today
- 617
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Nazar is the #3823 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 617 recorded since 1977.
Nazar has 617 recorded births among boys since 1977, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3823 as of the latest data, more common than 73% 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 1977 to 2025.
- #3823 among boys today
- 617 born since 1977
- 2010s peak decade
- 73% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nazar is currently the #3823 boys' name in America, more common than 73% of boys - 617 born since 1977, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3823
- among boys today
- 617
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Nazar vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3823
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 73% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Nazar was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
34 babies were named Nazar in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Nazar compares
617 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
Nazar's all-time total is 68% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nazar | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 617 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nazar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nazar's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nazar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#3,823
Active since
1977
Nazar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Nazar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nazar's strongest decade.
239 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Nazar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1990s 51
1990s
51 births
- 2000s
2000s
158 births
- 2010s
2010s
239 births
- 2020s
2020s
163 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 239 births (39% of all-time use).
How Nazar 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 Nazar's total volume
Nazar vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nazar by state
Where Nazar concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Washington | | 55 | 8.9% |
| #2 | California | | 42 | 6.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 14 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Oregon | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.8% |
Washington share of Nazar's total US births 8.9%
Even split
55 of 617 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nazar? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 617 babies named Nazar. Today it holds rank #3823 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 34 births.
When was Nazar most popular? ▼
Nazar was most popular in the 2010s decade with 239 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Nazar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nazar are Washington (55 births), California (42 births), New York (14 births).
How long has the name Nazar been used? ▼
Records for Nazar go back to 1977, giving 49 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nazar? ▼
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 Nazar's data
- Nazar's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (239 total births) through the 2020s (163) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Washington records the most Nazars (55 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Washington 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 Nazar
Nearby Names Like Nazar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nazar
Nazir Boy
#946 3,961 births
Nazareth Boy
#2725 1,198 births
Nazario Boy
#4596 993 births
Nazier Boy
#4395 638 births
Nazeer Boy
#7996 314 births
Compare Nazar side by side: Nazar vs Nazir Nazar vs Nazareth Nazar vs Nazario
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nazar
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, 1977–2025 (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. "Nazar: #3823 Boys' Name - 617 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nazar. 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 Nazar 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.