Naftuli
Every Naftuli since 1991 — 669 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naftuli
Naftuli is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,917 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 669 American babies have been named Naftuli. Its peak came in 2005, when 46 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 Naftuli stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naftuli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3,917 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3,862 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4,424 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3,742 |
| 2021 | 31 | #3,624 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,391 |
| 2019 | 33 | #3,469 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,957 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4,299 |
| 2016 | 33 | #3,411 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,248 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3,664 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,110 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,643 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,070 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,792 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,696 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,492 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,864 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,429 |
| 2005 | 46 | #2,483 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,682 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,581 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,215 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,297 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,955 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,542 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naftuli in 2025?
Naftuli ranked #3,917 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naftuli?
669 babies have been named Naftuli in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naftuli most popular?
Naftuli peaked in 2005, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Naftuli a boy or girl name?
Naftuli is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naftuli rising or falling?
Naftuli is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.