Nazir
Boy name · #1071 in 2025 · Uniqueness 61/100
In 2025, 202 baby boys were named Nazir, placing it at #1071 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1546, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 8,911 boys born in 2025 was named Nazir.
Babies named Nazir per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 40-year story
Nazir first appears in the Social Security records in 1985, when 5 boys received the name. Its all-time peak is essentially right now: 2024, with 243 babies and a rank of #946. Names at their peak can keep climbing — or be one trend cycle from the long slide that eventually hits most popular names. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Nazir against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Nazir in class?
Nazir scores 61 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Nazir is most common
Geography matters for names, and Nazir is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Nazirs were GA (20), FL (19), TX (18), NC (16), IL (12). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Nazir
Statistically, parents drawn to Nazir tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Nyzir, Namir, Yasir, Damir, and Ahmir.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Nazir | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 202 | #1069 |
| 2024 | 243 | #946 |
| 2023 | 210 | #1040 |
| 2022 | 186 | #1131 |
| 2021 | 187 | #1108 |
| 2020 | 185 | #1077 |
| 2019 | 170 | #1144 |
| 2018 | 185 | #1074 |
| 2017 | 138 | #1306 |
| 2016 | 132 | #1349 |
| 2015 | 105 | #1546 |
| 2014 | 106 | #1514 |
| 2013 | 117 | #1420 |
| 2012 | 117 | #1419 |
| 2011 | 117 | #1411 |
| 2010 | 133 | #1292 |
| 2009 | 167 | #1103 |
| 2008 | 127 | #1348 |
| 2007 | 149 | #1182 |
| 2006 | 139 | #1202 |
| 2005 | 164 | #1026 |
| 2004 | 80 | #1618 |
| 2003 | 116 | #1248 |
| 2002 | 95 | #1384 |
| 2001 | 73 | #1617 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nazir a popular boy name?
Nazir ranked #1071 among boys in 2025 with 202 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1546.
When was the name Nazir most popular?
Nazir peaked in 2024, when 243 American boys received the name (ranked #946 that year). That peak is current — the name is at or near its all-time high right now.
How rare is the name Nazir?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 8,911 newborn American boys was named Nazir. It scores 61/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.