Boy · #9,639 in 2026

Nofer

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

Current Rank

#9,639

Peak Rank

#9,654 (2013)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2013

First Year

2014

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#9654

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nofer

Nofer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2013, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 7 Nofers were born — ranking #9,654 that year. As of 2026, Nofer ranks #9,639 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 14 Nofers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nofer

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

Knifer
Niffer
Naffer
Noether
Knower
Nfr
Chofer
Hofer
Hoefer
Neither
Nether
Nother

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nofer

What does the name Nofer mean?

Nofer is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2013. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nofer in 2026?

In 2026, Nofer ranks #9,639 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Nofer most popular?

Nofer reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #9,654 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Nofer a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nofer?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nofer include Stokley, Cleason, Anan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nofer

Nofer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 14 births in the dataset. Nofer's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #9,654. Use the chart and map above to compare Nofer'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.