How Many People Are Named Nachman?
Complete statistics for the name Nachman: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nachman is a very rare name, with only 694 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 475,395 Americans. It's also a modern name, with most bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 9 traditionally represents completion, altruism, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 711 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nachman Through the Generations
The name Nachman has a unique journey. With just 711 total births across all time, it's incredibly rare. Yet, there are 694 people alive today, showing a small but steady growth. The peak year was 2012, with 32 births, indicating a recent surge in popularity. The age distribution tells a compelling story: 78% of bearers are under 30, making it a distinctly modern name. This contrasts sharply with the older generation, where only 11 people are over 60. The slow rise in popularity is intriguing, given its rarity and the significant gap between all-time births and current living bearers. Outside the US, it's most common in Israel, adding another layer to its cultural significance.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nachman's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Nachman
How Many People Have the Name Nachman?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 787 people in the United States currently share the name Nachman. That works out to roughly 1 in every 421,155 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nachman a Common or Rare Name?
Nachman is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nachman in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Nachman Most Popular?
The name Nachman reached peak popularity in 2012, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nachman?
Approximately 787 people named Nachman live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 787. That works out to roughly 1 in 421,155 Americans.
Is Nachman a rare name?
Nachman is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 421,155 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nachman mean?
The meaning and origin of Nachman are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Nachman more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nachman are male and 0% are female.
When was Nachman most popular?
Nachman peaked in 2012 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.