Boy nameCurrently #10,561 in the USSteady
Nephi
2 syllablesPeak year: 20075 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nephi'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.
Nephi's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nephi |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 26 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |
Nephi through the decades
- Nephi peaked in 2007, when 26 babies were named Nephi in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Nephi has fallen 47% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nephi currently ranks #10,561 in the US and is holding steady.