Naftali
Every Naftali since 1951 — 2,024 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naftali
Naftali is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,379 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 2,024 American babies have been named Naftali. Its peak came in 2018, when 83 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Naftali stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naftali year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2,379 |
| 2024 | 73 | #2,073 |
| 2023 | 75 | #2,024 |
| 2022 | 74 | #2,057 |
| 2021 | 61 | #2,292 |
| 2020 | 67 | #2,108 |
| 2019 | 68 | #2,121 |
| 2018 | 83 | #1,831 |
| 2017 | 49 | #2,588 |
| 2016 | 52 | #2,460 |
| 2015 | 59 | #2,269 |
| 2014 | 59 | #2,267 |
| 2013 | 46 | #2,615 |
| 2012 | 57 | #2,286 |
| 2011 | 37 | #3,090 |
| 2010 | 40 | #2,946 |
| 2009 | 64 | #2,135 |
| 2008 | 55 | #2,369 |
| 2007 | 45 | #2,709 |
| 2006 | 70 | #1,937 |
| 2005 | 66 | #1,938 |
| 2004 | 27 | #3,514 |
| 2003 | 35 | #2,829 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,742 |
| 2001 | 21 | #3,936 |
| 2000 | 30 | #2,969 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,996 |
| 1990 | 26 | #2,596 |
| 1985 | 20 | #2,569 |
| 1980 | 24 | #2,195 |
| 1975 | 15 | #2,716 |
| 1970 | 12 | #2,832 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,934 |
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Famous people named Naftali
- Naftali Herz Imber Writer · 1856–1909
- Naftali Temu Athlete · 1945–2003
- Naftali Bennett Politician · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naftali in 2025?
Naftali ranked #2,379 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naftali?
2,024 babies have been named Naftali in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naftali most popular?
Naftali peaked in 2018, when 83 newborns received the name.
Is Naftali a boy or girl name?
Naftali is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naftali rising or falling?
Naftali is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Naftali?
Well-known people named Naftali include Naftali Herz Imber (writer), Naftali Temu (athlete), Naftali Bennett (politician).