Holding steady, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Navid since 1977
Babies named Navid per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 165 |
| 1990s | 219 |
| 2000s | 141 |
| 2010s | 201 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Navid is a Persian name meaning 'good news' that remains rare in the United States. Its earliest recorded use in U.S. data is 1977, and it reached its peak popularity in 1990. As of 2025, it ranks 8,243rd, with an incidence of about 1 in 189,786 births. The name's trajectory has been stable over recent decades, indicating a consistent but very low level of use. Navid is primarily found within Persian-American communities and has no recorded concentration in specific U.S. states. Its straightforward pronunciation and positive meaning make it a distinctive choice that carries cultural heritage without being overly common.
Derived from Persian نوید (navid), meaning 'good news' or 'good tidings.' The name has been in use in Iran and other Persian-speaking regions for centuries, appearing in classical Persian poetry. It gained some popularity among Persian diaspora communities in the West in the late 20th century.
“Navid” around the world
Where Navid lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Navi, Vid
Variants: Naveed, Nawid
Sibling names for Navid
Names that share Navid's style, for a brother or sister.
