How Many People Are Named Nnamdi?

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

Nnamdi
Very Rare
Igbo

Nnamdi means 'my father is great' in Igbo, adding a personal touch to its rarity. Only 775 people named Nnamdi live in the US today, making up just 1 in 425,857 Americans. The majority, 62%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern name.

~775
Living in US
1 in 425,857
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
My father is great
🌐
Origin
Igbo
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

102,038
Worldwide Bearers
#9,997
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
99,716
🇺🇸 United States
677
🇬🇭 Ghana
562
🇬🇧 England
478
🇵🇱 Poland
283
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
39
🇿🇦 South Africa
37
🇨🇦 Canada
36
🇧🇷 Brazil
28
🇲🇹 Malta
17

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
775 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
492
Would be under 30 (62%)
305
Would be 30–60 (38%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 797 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: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
99

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

📜 Nnamdi Through the Generations

Nnamdi has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 1997 when 34 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Nnamdi are around 25 years old, with nearly half under 30 and another third between 30 and 60. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's becoming increasingly popular among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 24
Georgia 11
New Jersey 10
New York 10
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Nnamdi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nnamdi's Igbo roots

📄 About the Name Nnamdi

How Many People Have the Name Nnamdi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 775 people in the United States currently share the name Nnamdi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 425,857 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nnamdi a Common or Rare Name?

Nnamdi 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 Nnamdi Mean?

Nnamdi means "my father is great" and comes from Igbo origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Nnamdi Most Popular?

The name Nnamdi reached peak popularity in 1997, with 34 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 Nnamdi?

Approximately 775 people named Nnamdi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 797. That works out to roughly 1 in 425,857 Americans.

Is Nnamdi a rare name?

Nnamdi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 425,857 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nnamdi mean?

Nnamdi means "my father is great" and comes from Igbo origins.

Is Nnamdi more male or female?

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

When was Nnamdi most popular?

Nnamdi peaked in 1997 with 34 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.

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 US775
All-Time Births797
1 in X1 in 425,857
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year1997
World Rank#9,997
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.