Total births
3,190
Unisex name · since 1880
Nevada
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 3,190 babies named Nevada, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3965
- among girls today
- 3,190
- born since 1880
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
3,190 babies have been named Nevada since 1880, making it today's #3965 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Nevada recorded 3,190 times among girls since 1880, holding rank #3965 nationally today, ahead of 78% of girls, 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 1880 to 2025.
- #3965 among girls today
- 3,190 born since 1880
- 2000s peak decade
- 78% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nevada is currently the #3965 unisex name in America, more common than 78% of girls - 3,190 born since 1880, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3965
- among girls today
- 3,190
- born since 1880
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other girls
Nevada vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3965
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 78% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Nevada was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
60 babies were named Nevada in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Nevada compares
3,190 Top 17% higher than 83% of 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
Nevada's all-time total is 8x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nevada | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,190 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 60 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nevada's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nevada splits its recorded history at 1953: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1885 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2003 peak of 60 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nevada at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#3,965
Active since
1880
Nevada popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Nevada popularity over time - boys
723 total births recorded since 1953 (Nevada as boys' name)
Nevada by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nevada's strongest decade.
434 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Nevada births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 100
1880s
100 births
- 1890s 151
1890s
151 births
- 1900s 152
1900s
152 births
- 1910s
1910s
307 births
- 1920s
1920s
340 births
- 1930s
1930s
238 births
- 1940s 129
1940s
129 births
- 1950s 138
1950s
138 births
- 1960s 90
1960s
90 births
- 1970s 132
1970s
132 births
- 1980s 153
1980s
153 births
- 1990s
1990s
314 births
- 2000s
2000s
434 births
- 2010s
2010s
281 births
- 2020s
2020s
231 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 434 births (14% of all-time use).
How Nevada compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Nevada's total volume
Nevada vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nevada by state
Where Nevada concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 37 | 1.2% |
| #2 | California | | 32 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 26 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 22 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 18 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 17 | 0.5% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 16 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 13 | 0.4% |
Kentucky share of Nevada's total US births 1.2%
Even split
37 of 3,190 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Nevada appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nevada? ▼
Nevada has been given to 3,190 babies in the U.S. since 1880, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #3965 as of the latest data. 60 babies were born in 2003, its single highest year.
When was Nevada most popular? ▼
Nevada was most popular in the 2000s decade with 434 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Nevada most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nevada are Kentucky (37 births), California (32 births), Pennsylvania (26 births).
Is Nevada a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nevada is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 3,190 births, and as a boy's name it has 723 births.
How long has the name Nevada been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nevada since 1880 -- 146 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nevada? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nevaeh, Neva, Neveah, Neve, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nevada's data
- Nevada's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (434 total births) through the 2020s (231) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Kentucky records the most Nevadas (37 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Nevada
Nearby Names Like Nevada
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nevada
Nevaeh Girl
#133 98,497 births
Neva Girl
#3696 21,220 births
Neveah Girl
#1301 5,449 births
Neve Girl
#3368 1,608 births
Nevaeha Girl
#10758 1,070 births
Compare Nevada side by side: Nevada vs Nevaeh Nevada vs Neva Nevada vs Neveah
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nevada
Celestine #3964
9,809 births · Peak 1952
Corrie #3966
8,567 births · Peak 1977
Frieda #3963
25,506 births · Peak 1916
Wilma #3967
140,101 births · Peak 1925
Yesbeth #3962
74 births · Peak 2024
Corinna #3968
7,110 births · Peak 1970
Zaeli #3961
77 births · Peak 2024
Matilde #3969
3,220 births · Peak 1927
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, 1880–2025 (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. "Nevada: #3965 Unisex Name - 3,190 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nevada. 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 Nevada 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.