Nain
Every Nain since 1991 — 309 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nain
Nain is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,057 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 309 American babies have been named Nain. Its peak came in 2007, when 22 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 Nain stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nain year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 15 | #6,057 |
| 2024 | — | — | 18 | #5,377 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,597 |
| 2022 | — | — | 11 | #7,589 |
| 2021 | — | — | 21 | #4,728 |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #13,456 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,266 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,724 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,438 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #7,019 |
| 2015 | — | — | 15 | #5,909 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,391 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,392 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,446 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,908 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,400 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,637 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #5,976 |
| 2007 | — | — | 22 | #4,461 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #11,608 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,964 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,633 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,652 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,455 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #8,073 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,224 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,798 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nain in 2025?
Nain ranked #6,057 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nain?
309 babies have been named Nain in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nain most popular?
Nain peaked in 2007, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Nain a boy or girl name?
Nain is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nain rising or falling?
Nain is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.