Nawaf
Every Nawaf since 1998 — 325 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nawaf
Nawaf is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,344 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 325 American babies have been named Nawaf. Its peak came in 2015, when 28 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 Nawaf stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nawaf year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,344 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,132 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,787 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,133 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,981 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,526 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,493 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,236 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,947 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,953 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,844 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,221 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,329 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,195 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,479 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,410 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,607 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,680 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,704 |
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| 2002 | 10 | #6,898 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,195 |
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Famous people named Nawaf
- Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Politician · b. 1937
- Nawaf Shukralla Referee · b. 1976
- Nawaf Al-Temyat Soccer player · b. 1976
- Nawaf Al Abed Soccer player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nawaf in 2025?
Nawaf ranked #4,344 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nawaf?
325 babies have been named Nawaf in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nawaf most popular?
Nawaf peaked in 2015, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Nawaf a boy or girl name?
Nawaf is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nawaf rising or falling?
Nawaf is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nawaf?
Well-known people named Nawaf include Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (politician), Nawaf Shukralla (referee), Nawaf Al-Temyat (soccer player).