Nadean
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially derived from the Greek word nadis meaning "a small stream".
Name Census estimates that about 517 living Americans carry the first name Nadean. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nadean today is around 64 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nadean births was 1931 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nadean. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
517
~ 1 in 662,968 Americans
Peak year
1931
40 babies that year
Average age
64
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,238
Tracked since 1908
Popularity
Nadean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nadean from the 1900s through to the 2000s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 306 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nadean by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nadean during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nadeans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri recorded the most babies named Nadean, while Mississippi, Kentucky, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nadean
Nadean is a feminine given name that originated in the English language. It is believed to be a combination of the name "Nadine" and the suffix "-ean." The name Nadine itself is derived from the Russian name "Nadya," which is a diminutive form of the name "Nadezhda," meaning "hope" in Russian.
The first recorded use of the name Nadean dates back to the late 19th century. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Nadean Cooper, an American actress born in 1907. She appeared in several films throughout the 1930s and 1940s.
Another notable figure with the name Nadean was Nadean Tanner, an American artist and painter born in 1917. She was known for her landscapes and still life paintings, and her works were exhibited in various galleries across the United States.
In the literary world, Nadean Marsh was an American author and journalist born in 1927. She wrote several books on topics related to travel, culture, and the arts, and her work was widely published in various magazines and newspapers.
Nadean Walker, an American singer and songwriter born in 1935, was also known by this name. She was active in the country music scene and released several albums throughout her career.
Another notable individual with the name Nadean was Nadean Chandler, an American politician and activist born in 1945. She served as a state legislator in Oregon and was actively involved in various social and environmental causes.
While the name Nadean is not as common as some other names, it has been used throughout history, primarily in English-speaking countries. Its unique combination of sounds and its connection to the name Nadine and the Russian name Nadezhda have made it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a touch of originality.
People
Nadean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nadean as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nadean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nadean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 517 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nadean going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 662,968 US residents.
Is Nadean a common name?
We classify Nadean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,365 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nadean most popular?
The single biggest year for Nadean was 1931, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nadean is about 64 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nadean a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nadean in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.