How Many People Are Named Nene?

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

Nene
Very Rare
Hebrew

Nene means 'supplanter' in Hebrew, making it a name rich with historical significance. Only 188 people named Nene live in the US today, representing just 1 in 1,751,328 Americans. The majority, 94%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~270
Living in US
1 in 1,227,590
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 represents balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

105,534
Worldwide Bearers
#9,714
Global Rank
🇬🇳 Guinea
30,202
🇨🇩 DR Congo
23,789
🇸🇳 Senegal
14,667
🇳🇬 Nigeria
7,253
🇨🇲 Cameroon
4,767
🇬🇭 Ghana
3,708
🇵🇭 Philippines
3,640
🇲🇱 Mali
2,761
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,251
🇹🇩 Chad
1,792

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
188 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
178
Would be under 30 (94%)
12
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 190 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
66
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Nene Through the Generations

Nene saw its peak popularity in 2009 with 13 births, but it's still a very rare name overall. As of now, there are 188 people named Nene living in the United States, with most under 30 years old. This younger demographic suggests Nene is a name embraced by newer generations, slowly gaining traction in recent years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 11

✨ Similar Names to Nene

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nene's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Nene

How Many People Have the Name Nene?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 270 people in the United States currently share the name Nene. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,227,590 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nene a Common or Rare Name?

Nene 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 Nene Mean?

Nene means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Nene Most Popular?

The name Nene reached peak popularity in 2009, with 13 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 Nene?

Approximately 270 people named Nene live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 270. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,227,590 Americans.

Is Nene a rare name?

Nene is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,227,590 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nene mean?

Nene means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Nene more male or female?

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

When was Nene most popular?

Nene peaked in 2009 with 13 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.

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 US270
All-Time Births270
1 in X1 in 1,227,590
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2009
World Rank#9,714
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.