How Many People Are Named Nina?

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

Nina
Very Rare
Russian

Nina, a rare female name with roots in Russian, means 'precious' and has a timeless charm. It's estimated that 1 in 3,746 Americans today are named Nina, making it quite unique. Interestingly, over half of people named Nina are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.

~1,037
Living in US
1 in 319,623
Americans
1980
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Precious
🌐
Origin
Russian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Charming Sophisticated Thoughtful
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

347,594
Worldwide Bearers
#519
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
18,892
🇧🇾 Belarus
18,558
🇱🇻 Latvia
17,933
🇵🇱 Poland
17,529
🇸🇪 Sweden
15,240
🇫🇮 Finland
14,850
🇬🇪 Georgia
13,087
🇸🇮 Slovenia
12,863
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
12,657
🇳🇱 Netherlands
11,439

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
146 (0%)
♀ Female
87,942 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 62
32,341
Would be under 30 (24%)
32,164
Would be 30–60 (24%)
68,446
Would be over 60 (51%)

All 132,951 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: 1980

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
60
Modern Appeal
50
International
5

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

📜 Nina Through the Generations

Nina reached its peak popularity in 1980 with 1,896 births, but since then, its usage has been slowly declining. Today, there are 88,088 Ninas living in the United States, with a notable age distribution: 32,341 under 30, 32,164 aged 30-60, and 68,446 over 60. This skew towards older ages reflects the name's classic status, contrasting with its modern appeal among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 12,207
California 11,365
Texas 7,920
Illinois 6,804
Pennsylvania 6,316
Ohio 4,827
Florida 4,369
Michigan 4,336
New Jersey 4,150
North Carolina 3,952

⭐ Famous People Named Nina

Nina is a feminine given name with various origins and alternate spellings accordingly. Nina may also serve as a short form of names ending in "-nina/-ina", such as Clementina, Christina, or Giannina. It serves as a diminutive of the variation of the nevertheless original form of the Hebrew name Johannah, or Joanina.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Nina

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nina's Russian roots

📄 About the Name Nina

How Many People Have the Name Nina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,037 people in the United States currently share the name Nina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 319,623 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nina a Common or Rare Name?

Nina 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 Nina Mean?

Nina means "precious" and comes from Russian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Nina Most Popular?

The name Nina reached peak popularity in 1980, with 1,896 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Nina?

Approximately 1,037 people named Nina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,037. That works out to roughly 1 in 319,623 Americans.

Is Nina a rare name?

Nina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 319,623 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nina mean?

Nina means "precious" and comes from Russian origins.

Is Nina more male or female?

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

When was Nina most popular?

Nina peaked in 1980 with 1,896 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

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 US1,037
All-Time Births1,037
1 in X1 in 319,623
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age62
Peak Year1980
World Rank#519
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.