Navid
From Persian نوید (navid, novid, literally “good news”).
Every Navid since 1977 — 847 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Navid
Navid is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,709 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 847 American babies have been named Navid. Its peak came in 1990, when 49 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Navid stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Navid 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 | — | — | 9 | #8,709 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,130 |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,601 |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,583 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,571 |
| 2020 | — | — | 16 | #5,624 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,729 |
| 2018 | — | — | 22 | #4,565 |
| 2017 | — | — | 20 | #4,881 |
| 2016 | — | — | 23 | #4,428 |
| 2015 | — | — | 23 | #4,369 |
| 2014 | — | — | 24 | #4,220 |
| 2013 | — | — | 17 | #5,328 |
| 2012 | — | — | 19 | #4,983 |
| 2011 | — | — | 21 | #4,616 |
| 2010 | — | — | 16 | #5,660 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,326 |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,799 |
| 2007 | — | — | 12 | #6,957 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,778 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,506 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,402 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #7,087 |
| 2002 | — | — | 23 | #3,743 |
| 2001 | — | — | 19 | #4,240 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,323 |
| 1995 | — | — | 19 | #3,520 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,742 | 36 | #2,069 |
| 1985 | — | — | 19 | #2,671 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,374 |
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Famous people named Navid
- Navid Negahban Actor · b. 1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Navid mean?
From Persian نوید (navid, novid, literally “good news”).
How popular is the name Navid in 2025?
Navid ranked #8,709 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Navid?
847 babies have been named Navid in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Navid most popular?
Navid peaked in 1990, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Navid a boy or girl name?
Navid is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Navid rising or falling?
Navid is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Navid?
Well-known people named Navid include Navid Negahban (actor).