How Many People Are Named Nadine?

Complete statistics for the name Nadine: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nadine
Very Rare
French

Nadine, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 10,006 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 32,981 people named Nadine living in the US, it's a name that peaks in popularity among those over 60.

~32,981
Living in US
1 in 10,006
Americans
1958
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
French, meaning 'hope'
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Hopeful Resilient Determined
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 represents intuition, spiritual insight, and a deep connection to the soul.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

124,469
Worldwide Bearers
#1,415
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
15,962
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
11,700
🇿🇦 South Africa
10,765
🇳🇱 Netherlands
8,748
🇨🇭 Switzerland
8,216
🇱🇧 Lebanon
7,209
🇹🇩 Chad
4,634
🇯🇲 Jamaica
4,428
🇮🇶 Iraq
4,302
🇧🇷 Brazil
4,289

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
16 (0%)
♀ Female
32,964 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 70
4,959
Would be under 30 (9%)
11,631
Would be 30–60 (22%)
36,708
Would be over 60 (69%)

All 53,298 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: 1958

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
73
Modern Appeal
27
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nadine Through the Generations

Nadine has been a steady presence through the generations, with its peak year being 1958 when 1,011 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of Nadines are over 60, with 69% falling into this age bracket, indicating a strong generational skew. The name's stability suggests it's a classic, old-school choice that continues to be appreciated by parents looking for a timeless option.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6,215
New York 5,239
Pennsylvania 3,085
Illinois 2,586
Texas 2,378
Ohio 1,871
Missouri 1,857
Michigan 1,646
New Jersey 1,552
Oklahoma 1,392

⭐ Famous People Named Nadine

Nadine is a female given name. It is a French elaboration of the name Nadia, itself being a pet form of the Ukrainian virtue name Nadia. It is also commonly used amongst Arabic communities and may mean in Arabic: نادين, romanized: nādīn, lit. 'Admonitory/Messenger, Showerer of blessings'.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Nadine

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nadine's French roots

📄 About the Name Nadine

How Many People Have the Name Nadine?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 32,981 people in the United States currently share the name Nadine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 10,006 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nadine a Common or Rare Name?

Nadine 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.

What Does the Name Nadine Mean?

Nadine means "French, meaning 'hope'" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nadine in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Nadine Most Popular?

The name Nadine reached peak popularity in 1958, with 1,011 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Nadine?

Approximately 32,981 people named Nadine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 53,298. That works out to roughly 1 in 10,006 Americans.

Is Nadine a rare name?

Nadine is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 10,006 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nadine mean?

Nadine means "French, meaning 'hope'" and comes from French origins.

Is Nadine more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nadine are male and 100% are female.

When was Nadine most popular?

Nadine peaked in 1958 with 1,011 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US32,981
All-Time Births53,298
1 in X1 in 10,006
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age70
Peak Year1958
World Rank#1,415
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.