Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Nina.
National Rank (2025)
#324
All-Time Peak Rank
#115 (1887)
Total U.S. Births
133,788
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Nina Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Nina
According to SSA data, Nina achieved its highest historical rank of #115 in 1887. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1980 with 1,889 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 12.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Nina scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-12.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,889Births in 1980
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:2,093
1890s:3,381
1900s:3,743
1910s:8,680
1920s:11,329
1930s:9,663
1940s:9,509
1950s:12,798
1960s:10,890
1970s:7,275
1980s:13,641
1990s:11,548
2000s:12,884
2010s:10,554
2020s:5,800
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesNi-na
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with N, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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