Total births
3,961
Boys' name · since 1985
Nazir
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 3,961 babies named Nazir, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #946
- among boys today
- 3,961
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other boys
3,961 babies have been named Nazir since 1985, making it today's #946 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nazir has been recorded 3,961 times among boys since 1985, currently ranked #946 nationally and more common than 93% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2025.
- #946 among boys today
- 3,961 born since 1985
- 2010s peak decade
- 93% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nazir is currently the #946 boys' name in America, more common than 93% of boys - 3,961 born since 1985, peaking in the 2010s.
- #946
- among boys today
- 3,961
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 93%
- more common than other boys
Nazir vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#946
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 93% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Nazir was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
243 babies were named Nazir in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Nazir compares
3,961 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
Nazir's all-time total is 11x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nazir | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,961 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 243 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nazir's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nazir's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 75% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 25%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 243, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nazir at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2024
Current rank
#946
Active since
1985
Nazir popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 243
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Nazir by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nazir's strongest decade.
1,320 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Nazir births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 222
1990s
222 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,196 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,320 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,213 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,320 births (33% of all-time use).
How Nazir 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 Nazir's total volume
Nazir vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nazir by state
Where Nazir concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 557 | 14.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 339 | 8.6% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 247 | 6.2% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 237 | 6.0% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 213 | 5.4% |
| #6 | Florida | | 204 | 5.2% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 183 | 4.6% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 169 | 4.3% |
New York share of Nazir's total US births 14.1%
Even split
557 of 3,961 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Nazir appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nazir? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 3,961 babies named Nazir. Today it holds rank #946 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 243 births.
When was Nazir most popular? ▼
Nazir was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,320 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Nazir most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nazir are New York (557 births), New Jersey (339 births), Pennsylvania (247 births).
How long has the name Nazir been used? ▼
Records for Nazir go back to 1985, giving 41 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nazir? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nazareth, Nazario, Nazier, Nazar, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nazir's data
- Nazir's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,320 total births) through the 2020s (1,213) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Nazirs (557 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 Nazir
Nearby Names Like Nazir
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nazir
Nazareth Boy
#2725 1,198 births
Nazario Boy
#4596 993 births
Nazier Boy
#4395 638 births
Nazar Boy
#3823 617 births
Nazeer Boy
#7996 314 births
Compare Nazir side by side: Nazir vs Nazareth Nazir vs Nazario Nazir vs Nazier
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nazir
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, 1985–2025 (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. "Nazir: #946 Boys' Name - 3,961 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nazir. 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 Nazir 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.