Total births
993
Boys' name · since 1916
Nazario
Nazario has 993 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4596
- among boys today
- 993
- born since 1916
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Nazario is the #4596 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 993 recorded since 1916.
Nazario has 993 recorded births among boys since 1916, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #4596 as of the latest data, more common than 68% 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 1916 to 2025.
- #4596 among boys today
- 993 born since 1916
- 2000s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nazario is currently the #4596 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 993 born since 1916, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4596
- among boys today
- 993
- born since 1916
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Nazario vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4596
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Nazario was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
31 babies were named Nazario in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Nazario compares
993 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Nazario's all-time total is 171% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nazario | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 993 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nazario's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nazario's SSA record in two at 1983 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 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nazario at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#4,596
Active since
1916
Nazario popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Nazario by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nazario's strongest decade.
165 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Nazario births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 42
1920s
42 births
- 1930s 42
1930s
42 births
- 1940s 60
1940s
60 births
- 1950s 56
1950s
56 births
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s
1970s
83 births
- 1980s
1980s
88 births
- 1990s
1990s
127 births
- 2000s
2000s
165 births
- 2010s
2010s
163 births
- 2020s
2020s
146 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 165 births (17% of all-time use).
How Nazario 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 Nazario's total volume
Nazario vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nazario by state
Where Nazario concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 99 | 10.0% |
| #2 | California | | 70 | 7.0% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Nazario's total US births 10.0%
Even split
99 of 993 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nazario? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 993 babies named Nazario. Today it holds rank #4596 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 31 births.
When was Nazario most popular? ▼
Nazario was most popular in the 2000s decade with 165 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Nazario most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nazario are Texas (99 births), California (70 births), New Mexico (5 births).
How long has the name Nazario been used? ▼
Nazario has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 110 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Nazario? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nazir, Nazareth, Nazier, Nazar, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nazario's data
- Nazario's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (165 total births) through the 2020s (146) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Nazarios (99 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Nazario
Nearby Names Like Nazario
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nazario
Nazir Boy
#946 3,961 births
Nazareth Boy
#2725 1,198 births
Nazier Boy
#4395 638 births
Nazar Boy
#3823 617 births
Nazeer Boy
#7996 314 births
Compare Nazario side by side: Nazario vs Nazir Nazario vs Nazareth Nazario vs Nazier
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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, 1916–2025 (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. "Nazario: #4596 Boys' Name - 993 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nazario. 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 Nazario 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.