Total births
730
Boys' name · since 1918
Nephi
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 730 babies named Nephi, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10011
- among boys today
- 730
- born since 1918
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Nephi currently ranks #10011 among boys' names in America, with 730 babies recorded since 1918.
Social Security Administration records show Nephi recorded 730 times among boys since 1918, holding rank #10011 nationally today, ahead of 30% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 2025.
- #10011 among boys today
- 730 born since 1918
- 2000s peak decade
- 30% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nephi is currently the #10011 boys' name in America, more common than 30% of boys - 730 born since 1918, peaking in the 2000s.
- #10011
- among boys today
- 730
- born since 1918
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Nephi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10011
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 30% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Nephi was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
26 babies were named Nephi in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Nephi compares
730 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
Nephi's all-time total is 99% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nephi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 730 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nephi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nephi's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1918, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nephi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#10,011
Active since
1918
Nephi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 108 years of records
Nephi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nephi's strongest decade.
160 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Nephi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 17
1910s
17 births
- 1920s 29
1920s
29 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s
1970s
110 births
- 1980s
1980s
109 births
- 1990s
1990s
133 births
- 2000s
2000s
160 births
- 2010s
2010s
104 births
- 2020s 45
2020s
45 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 160 births (22% of all-time use).
How Nephi 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 Nephi's total volume
Nephi vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Nephi by state
Where Nephi concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 101 | 13.8% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 1.5% |
Utah share of Nephi's total US births 13.8%
Even split
101 of 730 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nephi? ▼
730 babies have been named Nephi since 1918. It currently ranks #10011 among boys. The peak year was 2007 with 26 births.
When was Nephi most popular? ▼
Nephi was most popular in the 2000s decade with 160 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Nephi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nephi are Utah (101 births), California (11 births).
How long has the name Nephi been used? ▼
Records for Nephi go back to 1918, giving 108 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nephi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nephtali, Neptune, Neptali, Nepoleon. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nephi's data
- Nephi's decade-level peak was the 2000s (160 total births); usage has since declined to 45 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Utah records the most Nephis (101 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah 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 Nephi
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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, 1918–2025 (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. "Nephi: #10011 Boys' Name - 730 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nephi. 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 Nephi 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.