Naftuli
Boy name · #3903 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Naftuli? In official American birth records, Naftuli has been tracked continuously since 1991, giving it 34 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 28 baby boys were named Naftuli, placing it at #3903 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #4179, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 64,286 boys born in 2025 was named Naftuli.
The 34-year story
Naftuli first appears in the Social Security records in 1991, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2005, when 46 boys were named Naftuli — good for #2467 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Naftuli per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Naftuli against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Naftuli in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Naftuli is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Naftuli will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Naftuli is most common
State-level data for Naftuli is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Naftuli
Statistically, parents drawn to Naftuli tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Naftali, Neftali, Nicolai, Abisai, and Dakarai.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Naftuli | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3848 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3793 |
| 2023 | 24 | #4343 |
| 2022 | 30 | #3691 |
| 2021 | 31 | #3582 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3344 |
| 2019 | 33 | #3426 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3891 |
| 2017 | 24 | #4224 |
| 2016 | 33 | #3358 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4179 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3617 |
| 2013 | 18 | #4981 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5482 |
| 2011 | 25 | #3994 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4678 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4582 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4395 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3793 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3384 |
| 2005 | 46 | #2467 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8143 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6258 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7643 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6013 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Naftuli?
In official American birth records, the name Naftuli first appeared in 1991 (over 34 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 34 years.
Is Naftuli a popular boy name?
Naftuli ranked #3903 among boys in 2025 with 28 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #4179.
When was the name Naftuli most popular?
Naftuli peaked in 2005, when 46 American boys received the name (ranked #2467 that year). Since 2005 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Naftuli?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 64,286 newborn American boys was named Naftuli. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.