Nefertiti
From Egyptian nfrt-jj.tj (literally “The Beautiful One has Come”).
Every Nefertiti since 1969 — 891 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nefertiti
Nefertiti is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,290 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 891 American babies have been named Nefertiti. Its peak came in 1980, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Nefertiti stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nefertiti year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,290 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,863 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,125 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,202 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,607 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,849 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,628 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,952 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,463 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,141 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,960 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,464 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,827 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,963 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,962 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,645 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,687 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,428 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,414 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,403 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,708 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,590 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,217 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,954 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,190 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,760 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,377 |
| 1990 | 27 | #3,876 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,945 |
| 1980 | 33 | #2,780 |
| 1975 | 22 | #3,226 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,181 |
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Famous people named Nefertiti
- Nefertiti Companion · -1400–-1330
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nefertiti mean?
From Egyptian nfrt-jj.tj (literally “The Beautiful One has Come”).
How popular is the name Nefertiti in 2025?
Nefertiti ranked #9,290 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nefertiti?
891 babies have been named Nefertiti in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nefertiti most popular?
Nefertiti peaked in 1980, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Nefertiti a boy or girl name?
Nefertiti is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nefertiti rising or falling?
Nefertiti is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nefertiti?
Well-known people named Nefertiti include Nefertiti (companion).