Unisex nameCurrently #11,866 in the USFalling
Naphtali
3 syllablesPeak year: 20188 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
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Naphtali's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Naphtali |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Naphtali through the decades
- Naphtali peaked in 2018, when 19 babies were named Naphtali in the US.
- The 2000s were Naphtali's strongest decade, averaging 12 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Naphtali has fallen 12% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Naphtali currently ranks #11,866 in the US and is cooling off.