Girl nameCurrently #8,783 in the USSteady
Nene
//ˈnin//
1 syllablePeak year: 20094 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
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Nene's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nene |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Nene through the decades
- Nene peaked in 2009, when 13 babies were named Nene in the US.
- The 2020s were Nene's strongest decade, averaging 9 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Nene has risen 16% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nene currently ranks #8,783 in the US and is holding steady.