Naftoli
Every Naftoli since 1976 — 460 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naftoli
Naftoli is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,574 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 460 American babies have been named Naftoli. Its peak came in 2007, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Naftoli stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naftoli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,574 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,822 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,165 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,115 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,238 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,262 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,313 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,706 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,979 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7,973 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7,390 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,936 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,144 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,660 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,345 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,274 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,777 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,684 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5,607 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,305 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,787 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6,037 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,580 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,961 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,296 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,236 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,439 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,799 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,948 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naftoli in 2025?
Naftoli ranked #11,574 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naftoli?
460 babies have been named Naftoli in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naftoli most popular?
Naftoli peaked in 2007, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Naftoli a boy or girl name?
Naftoli is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naftoli rising or falling?
Naftoli has been roughly stable over the past decade.