Naidelin
A feminine name of Russian origin, meaning "hope" or "expectation".
Name Census estimates that about 218 living Americans carry the first name Naidelin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Naidelin today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naidelin births was 2003 (66 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naidelin. 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
218
~ 1 in 1,572,268 Americans
Peak year
2003
66 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2013 SSA rank
#18,453
Tracked since 2002
Census
Naidelin in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 199 people with the first name Naidelin, which placed it at #38,518 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#38,518
National first-name rank
People counted
199
199 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
99.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Naidelin
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Naidelin is Hispanic at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Naidelin described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Naidelin at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino99.0% · 197
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 2
Popularity
Naidelin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Naidelin from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 199 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naidelin 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 Naidelin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Naidelins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Naidelin, while Illinois, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Naidelin
The name Naidelin has its roots in the ancient Celtic language and culture. It is derived from the Old Celtic words "naid" meaning "to give" and "lin" meaning "lake" or "pool". The name is believed to have originated in the British Isles during the Iron Age, around the 5th century BCE.
Naidelin was a relatively common name among the Celtic tribes that inhabited the regions of modern-day Ireland, Scotland, and parts of England. It was often given to children born near bodies of water, such as lakes or rivers, as a way to symbolize the gift of life and the connection to the natural world.
The earliest recorded mention of the name Naidelin can be found in ancient Ogham inscriptions, which were a form of writing used by the early Celtic inhabitants of Ireland. These inscriptions date back to the 4th or 5th century CE and were often carved on stone monuments or landmarks.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Naidelin was a Celtic chieftain who lived in the region of modern-day Wales during the 6th century CE. He is mentioned in the Welsh Triads, a collection of traditional stories and legends, as a brave warrior and leader who defended his people against invaders.
In the 9th century CE, there was a famous Irish monk and scribe named Naidelin who was known for his exceptional calligraphy and illuminated manuscripts. He is believed to have been part of the monastic community at the renowned monastery of Iona, off the western coast of Scotland.
Another notable figure was Naidelin of Strathclyde, a Scottish princess who lived in the 10th century CE. She was known for her beauty and intelligence and is said to have played a significant role in the political affairs of the Kingdom of Strathclyde during her lifetime.
In the 12th century CE, there was a Welsh bard named Naidelin ap Gwilym who was renowned for his poetry and songs. He was a part of the tradition of medieval Welsh poets and is said to have composed some of the most beautiful and emotional works of his time.
During the 14th century CE, there was a Irish nobleman named Naidelin O'Neill who was a prominent figure in the conflicts between the Irish clans and the English forces. He is remembered for his bravery and leadership in defending his people's lands and traditions.
People
Naidelin + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with N
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FAQ
Naidelin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naidelin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 218 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naidelin 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 1,572,268 US residents.
Is Naidelin a common name?
We classify Naidelin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 221 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naidelin most popular?
The single biggest year for Naidelin was 2003, when 66 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naidelin is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Naidelin in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 199 people with the name Naidelin, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #38,518 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Naidelin in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Naidelin?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Naidelin appears almost entirely female. Of the 199 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Naidelin?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Naidelin is Hispanic at 99.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Naidelin most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Naidelin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.0% (197 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Naidelin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naidelin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naidelin 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.
Is Naidelin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naidelin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Naidelin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people are called Naidelin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.