How popular is the name Nimrod in 2025?

Nimrod is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Nimrod most popular?

Nimrod peaked in 1880, reaching #909 among US boy names.

Nimrod will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Nimrod entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #909 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#909

peak (1880)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 200 people named Nimrod are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Nimrod alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Nimrod in 2025?: Nimrod is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Nimrod most popular?: Nimrod peaked in 1880, reaching #909 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Nimrod with classmates?: Nimrod will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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