Nir
boy name#12008 in 2025Nir entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #5845 in 1977, ranks #12008 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
#12008
rank today
#5845
peak (1977)
5
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5845 |
| 1980s | #6089 |
| 1990s | #8267 |
| 2010s | #12287 |
| 2020s | #12008 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Nir are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Nir alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nir in 2025?
- Nir ranks #12008 among US boy names in 2025, with 5 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nir most popular?
- Nir peaked in 1977, reaching #5845 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nir with classmates?
- Nir will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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