Boy · #7,168 in 2026

Navid

Name: Popularity of the name Navid in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Navid, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,168

Peak Rank

#2,050 (1990)

Total Babies

832

5-Yr Trend

-41%

1988

First Year

1991

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#6465

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Navid

Navid first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 36 Navids were born — ranking #2,050 that year. As of 2026, Navid ranks #7,168 for baby boys with 10 births, falling sharply (-41%). In total, more than 832 Navids have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Navid

Phonetically similar names — useful when Navid is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Naveed
Nevitt
Navette
Nova
Neva
Nava
Navvy
Niva
Novate
Nedved
Neiva
Enovid

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Navid

What does the name Navid mean?

Navid is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Navid in 2026?

In 2026, Navid ranks #7,168 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Navid most popular?

Navid reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #2,050 that year with 36 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Navid most popular?

Navid has historically been most popular in California, Florida, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Navid.

Is Navid a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Navid is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Navid?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Navid include Valdez, Rui, Imari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Navid

Navid is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 832 births in the dataset. Navid's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #2,050. Use the chart and map above to compare Navid's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.