Nena
girl nameNena entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #628 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#628
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #797 |
| 1890s | #1001 |
| 1900s | #1314 |
| 1910s | #1426 |
| 1920s | #1519 |
| 1930s | #1660 |
| 1940s | #1567 |
| 1950s | #1110 |
| 1960s | #1280 |
| 1970s | #2012 |
| 1980s | #1938 |
| 1990s | #3487 |
| 2000s | #4436 |
| 2010s | #6627 |
| 2020s | #9067 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nena has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 3,600 people named Nena are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nena alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nena in 2025?
- Nena is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nena most popular?
- Nena peaked in 1880, reaching #628 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nena with classmates?
- Nena will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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