How Many People Are Named Nephi?
Complete statistics for the name Nephi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nephi is a very rare name for boys, with only 646 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 510,655 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly half of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2007.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 723 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nephi Through the Generations
Nephi has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2007 when 26 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Nephi is 35, with a significant portion of the population under 30. This indicates that while the name is declining overall, it remains popular among younger parents, suggesting it could still be considered a contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nephi's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Nephi
How Many People Have the Name Nephi?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 646 people in the United States currently share the name Nephi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 510,655 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nephi a Common or Rare Name?
Nephi 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 Nephi Mean?
Nephi means "creative variant of Nephite" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nephi in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Nephi Most Popular?
The name Nephi reached peak popularity in 2007, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Nephi?
Approximately 646 people named Nephi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 723. That works out to roughly 1 in 510,655 Americans.
Is Nephi a rare name?
Nephi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 510,655 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nephi mean?
Nephi means "creative variant of Nephite" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Nephi more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Nephi are male and 0% are female.
When was Nephi most popular?
Nephi peaked in 2007 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.