How Many People Are Named Nay?
Complete statistics for the name Nay: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nay is a very rare male name, with only 75 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 4,384,110 Americans. The majority of Nay's are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 4 are known for their practicality and stability.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 89 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nay Through the Generations
Nay saw its peak popularity in 2014 with 12 births, but it's still a name on the rise. With an average age of 26, most Nay's are young adults, with 71 under 30, 5 between 30 and 60, and 13 over 60. This distribution highlights its status as a genuinely modern name, favored by younger parents.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nay's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nay
How Many People Have the Name Nay?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,658 people in the United States currently share the name Nay. That works out to roughly 1 in every 90,609 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Nay a Common or Rare Name?
Nay is classified as 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 Nay Mean?
Nay means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nay in SSA data, approximately 85% are male and 15% are female.
When Was Nay Most Popular?
The name Nay reached peak popularity in 2014, with 12 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Nay?
Approximately 3,658 people named Nay live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,658. That works out to roughly 1 in 90,609 Americans.
Is Nay a rare name?
Nay is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 90,609 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nay mean?
Nay means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nay more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 85% of people named Nay are male and 15% are female.
When was Nay most popular?
Nay peaked in 2014 with 12 births that year. Current trend: 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.