Naomi
From Hebrew נָעֳמִי (no'omí, literally “my pleasantness”), from נועם / נֹעַם (nó'am, “pleasantness”) + ־ִי (-í, “my, of me”).
Every Naomi since 1880 — 191,837 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naomi
Naomi is a top-50 name for girls in the United States, ranked #47 in 2025 with 4,644 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 191,837 American babies have been named Naomi. Its peak came in 2025, when 4,649 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Naomi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naomi 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 | 4,644 | #47 | 5 | #13,310 |
| 2024 | 4,621 | #44 | — | — |
| 2023 | 4,502 | #44 | 6 | #11,828 |
| 2022 | 4,503 | #46 | — | — |
| 2021 | 4,275 | #54 | — | — |
| 2020 | 4,120 | #52 | — | — |
| 2019 | 3,956 | #59 | — | — |
| 2018 | 3,855 | #64 | — | — |
| 2017 | 3,866 | #69 | 6 | #11,756 |
| 2016 | 3,808 | #75 | 6 | #11,707 |
| 2015 | 3,775 | #75 | 5 | #13,446 |
| 2014 | 3,716 | #80 | — | — |
| 2013 | 3,455 | #86 | — | — |
| 2012 | 3,432 | #79 | 5 | #13,619 |
| 2011 | 3,195 | #93 | — | — |
| 2010 | 3,136 | #95 | — | — |
| 2009 | 3,040 | #107 | — | — |
| 2008 | 2,917 | #119 | — | — |
| 2007 | 2,789 | #121 | 5 | #13,788 |
| 2006 | 2,713 | #129 | — | — |
| 2005 | 2,426 | #138 | — | — |
| 2004 | 2,277 | #143 | 8 | #8,688 |
| 2003 | 2,052 | #163 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,967 | #165 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,826 | #179 | 5 | #11,771 |
| 2000 | 1,756 | #183 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,316 | #213 | — | — |
| 1990 | 924 | #299 | 6 | #7,803 |
| 1985 | 1,079 | #240 | — | — |
| 1980 | 1,250 | #210 | 6 | #6,010 |
| 1975 | 898 | #267 | 5 | #6,031 |
| 1970 | 554 | #411 | — | — |
| 1965 | 579 | #379 | — | — |
| 1960 | 774 | #341 | — | — |
| 1955 | 695 | #326 | — | — |
| 1950 | 793 | #271 | — | — |
| 1945 | 797 | #235 | — | — |
| 1940 | 1,053 | #179 | — | — |
| 1935 | 1,435 | #144 | 5 | #4,005 |
| 1930 | 1,594 | #139 | — | — |
| 1925 | 1,768 | #144 | 11 | #2,699 |
| 1920 | 1,854 | #134 | — | — |
| 1915 | 1,548 | #128 | 7 | #3,287 |
| 1910 | 502 | #156 | — | — |
| 1905 | 361 | #156 | — | — |
| 1900 | 307 | #176 | — | — |
| 1895 | 249 | #168 | — | — |
| 1890 | 122 | #219 | — | — |
| 1885 | 68 | #244 | — | — |
| 1880 | 32 | #276 | — | — |
Famous people named Naomi
- Naomi Watts Actor · b. 1968
- Naomi Campbell Model · b. 1970
- Naomi Shemer Singer · 1930–2004
- Naomi Klein Writer · b. 1970
- Naomi Scott Actor · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Naomi mean?
From Hebrew נָעֳמִי (no'omí, literally “my pleasantness”), from נועם / נֹעַם (nó'am, “pleasantness”) + ־ִי (-í, “my, of me”).
How popular is the name Naomi in 2025?
Naomi ranked #47 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 4,644 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Naomi?
191,837 babies have been named Naomi in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naomi most popular?
Naomi peaked in 2025, when 4,649 newborns received the name.
Is Naomi a boy or girl name?
Naomi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Naomi rising or falling?
Naomi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Naomi?
Well-known people named Naomi include Naomi Watts (actor), Naomi Campbell (model), Naomi Shemer (singer).