Nana
4 countries#6838 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Nana was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,396 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #6838 · peaked in 2000 with 70 births
Most common in: New York, California, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,421 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 2007 with 90 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,418 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1866 · peaked in 2007 with 90 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
527 births recorded 1972–2022 · currently #1389 · peaked in 2021 with 29 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Val-d'Oise, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2024–2024 · peaked in 2024 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Nana’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3854 | — |
| 2007 | #4475 | ↓621 |
| 2008 | #4761 | ↓286 |
| 2009 | #5378 | ↓617 |
| 2010 | #5108 | ↑270 |
| 2011 | #4915 | ↑193 |
| 2012 | #7456 | ↓2541 |
| 2013 | #5834 | ↑1622 |
| 2014 | #6207 | ↓373 |
| 2015 | #5833 | ↑374 |
| 2016 | #5985 | ↓152 |
| 2017 | #5191 | ↑794 |
| 2018 | #4889 | ↑302 |
| 2019 | #9112 | ↓4223 |
| 2020 | #4880 | ↑4232 |
| 2021 | #8978 | ↓4098 |
| 2022 | #6984 | ↑1994 |
| 2023 | #5549 | ↑1435 |
| 2024 | #7594 | ↓2045 |
| 2025 | #6838 | ↑756 |
Frequently asked questions about Nana
Is Nana a popular name?
Yes — Nana currently ranks #6838 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Nana more common for boys or girls?
Nana is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Nana most popular?
Nana peaked in 2000 in United States, with 70 recorded births that year.
Is Nana rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Nana’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #582 in 1881 to #6838 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Nana?
At least 5,344 babies have been recorded with the name Nana across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Nana popular in more than one country?
Yes — Nana appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Nana?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Nana include Nandi.
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