Nahom
Every Nahom since 1993 — 981 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nahom
Nahom is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,486 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 981 American babies have been named Nahom. Its peak came in 2009, when 53 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 Nahom stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nahom year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3,486 |
| 2024 | 22 | #4,661 |
| 2023 | 33 | #3,530 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,256 |
| 2021 | 25 | #4,194 |
| 2020 | 34 | #3,320 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3,772 |
| 2018 | 44 | #2,782 |
| 2017 | 44 | #2,786 |
| 2016 | 44 | #2,756 |
| 2015 | 43 | #2,797 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,982 |
| 2013 | 35 | #3,167 |
| 2012 | 52 | #2,438 |
| 2011 | 52 | #2,429 |
| 2010 | 51 | #2,457 |
| 2009 | 53 | #2,435 |
| 2008 | 44 | #2,775 |
| 2007 | 38 | #3,066 |
| 2006 | 49 | #2,501 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3,213 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,214 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,563 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,145 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,414 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,237 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,548 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nahom in 2025?
Nahom ranked #3,486 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nahom?
981 babies have been named Nahom in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nahom most popular?
Nahom peaked in 2009, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Nahom a boy or girl name?
Nahom is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nahom rising or falling?
Nahom has been roughly stable over the past decade.