Declining since 2001.
Popularity of Naaman since 1912
Babies named Naaman per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Naaman's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 44 |
| 1920s | 60 |
| 1930s | 55 |
| 1940s | 29 |
| 1950s | 44 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 92 |
| 1980s | 94 |
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 139 |
| 2010s | 110 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Naaman is a biblical name with a gentle meaning, yet its usage in the U.S. has been minimal. First recorded in 1912, the name never cracked a rank in the Social Security data and has not appeared since 2001, fitting a falling trajectory. Its peak year was 1912 itself, the earliest year of data, but even then the one-in-N rate was effectively zero. The name has not seen a revival and has no strong association with any particular state. For parents seeking a rare Old Testament name with a soft sound, Naaman offers a distinctive choice, but its complete absence from modern records suggests it has fallen out of use entirely.
Naaman derives from the Hebrew name נַעֲמָן (Na'aman), meaning 'pleasantness' or 'beauty'. In the Old Testament, Naaman was a Syrian commander healed of leprosy by the prophet Elisha. The name has been used occasionally in English-speaking countries since the Protestant Reformation, but has never achieved widespread popularity.
Sibling names for Naaman
Names that share Naaman's style, for a brother or sister.
