Nephi
Every Nephi since 1918 — 730 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nephi
Nephi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,372 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 730 American babies have been named Nephi. Its peak came in 2007, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Nephi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nephi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,372 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,601 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,498 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,878 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,728 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,363 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,487 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,992 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,632 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,409 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,314 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,525 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,928 |
| 2012 | 13 | #6,551 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,158 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,604 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,645 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,848 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,972 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,239 |
| 2005 | 16 | #5,207 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,842 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,467 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,633 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,691 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,494 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,711 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,897 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,572 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,770 |
| 1975 | 13 | #3,025 |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,110 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,058 |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,764 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nephi in 2025?
Nephi ranked #10,372 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nephi?
730 babies have been named Nephi in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nephi most popular?
Nephi peaked in 2007, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Nephi a boy or girl name?
Nephi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nephi rising or falling?
Nephi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.