Boy nameCurrently #8,730 in the USFalling
Nam
//ˈnæm//
1 syllablePeak year: 19843 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nam's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Nam's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nam |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 40 |
| 1981 | 53 |
| 1982 | 49 |
| 1983 | 56 |
| 1984 | 58 |
| 1985 | 46 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1987 | 38 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1989 | 43 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 41 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 45 |
| 1994 | 34 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 9 |
Nam through the decades
- Nam peaked in 1984, when 58 babies were named Nam in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nam has fallen 32% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nam currently ranks #8,730 in the US and is cooling off.