Naphtali
Every Naphtali since 1975 — 354 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Naphtali
Naphtali is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,588 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 354 American babies have been named Naphtali — about 77% boys and 23% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2018, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Naphtali stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Naphtali 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 | — | — | 6 | #11,588 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,915 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,132 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,781 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,954 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #10,268 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,718 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,429 | 14 | #6,234 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,677 | 9 | #8,626 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,708 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #10,290 |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,698 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,733 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,430 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,748 | 8 | #9,350 |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,415 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,777 | 10 | #8,117 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,938 | 9 | #8,793 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,653 | 9 | #8,700 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,534 | 6 | #11,610 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,980 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,383 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,323 | 7 | #9,097 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,143 |
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| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,933 |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #6,011 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #6,032 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Naphtali in 2025?
Naphtali ranked #11,588 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 Naphtali?
354 babies have been named Naphtali in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Naphtali most popular?
Naphtali peaked in 2018, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Naphtali a boy or girl name?
Naphtali is used for both: about 23% of babies named Naphtali have been girls and 77% boys.
Is the name Naphtali rising or falling?
Naphtali is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.