Nakie
Derived from the Japanese word "naki" meaning "to cry or weep."
Name Census estimates that about 20 living Americans carry the first name Nakie. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 63.6% of registrations being male. The average person named Nakie today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nakie births was 1974 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nakie. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nakie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
20
~ 1 in 17,137,717 Americans
Peak year
1974
14 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
1975 SSA rank
#4,184
Tracked since 1974
Gender
Gender distribution for Nakie
Nakie is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 22 total registrations, 14 (63.6%) were male and 8 (36.4%) were female.
Nakie as a male name
- Ranked #4,184 in 1975
- 8 male births in 1975
- Peak: 1975 (8 births)
Nakie as a female name
- Ranked #6,656 in 1974
- 8 female births in 1974
- Peak: 1974 (8 births)
Popularity
Nakie: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nakie 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 Nakie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14 | 8 | 22 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nakie
The name Nakie has its origins in the Gaelic language, tracing back to the ancient Celtic cultures of Ireland and Scotland. It is derived from the Old Irish word "nocht," meaning "bare" or "naked." The name likely originated in the early medieval period, around the 5th to 8th centuries AD, when the Gaelic language flourished across the British Isles.
Nakie was a relatively uncommon name in ancient times, but it does appear in several historical records and texts from the Celtic regions. One of the earliest documented individuals bearing this name was Nakie mac Conall, a 7th-century Irish chieftain from the Kingdom of Dál Riata, which spanned parts of modern-day Scotland and Northern Ireland.
In the 9th century, a monk named Nakie of Iona was mentioned in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. He was known for his scholarly work at the famous monastery on the Scottish island of Iona, which was a center of learning and cultural preservation during the Middle Ages.
During the 11th century, a notable figure named Nakie O'Brien lived in County Clare, Ireland. He was a member of the powerful O'Brien clan and is recorded as having participated in the Battle of Clontarf in 1014, a significant conflict between Irish and Viking forces.
In the 13th century, a Welsh poet and bard named Nakie ap Gwilym gained recognition for his poetic works celebrating the natural beauty of Wales and its landscapes. His poems have been preserved in various medieval Welsh manuscripts and are considered significant contributions to the literary heritage of Wales.
Another historical figure worth mentioning is Nakie MacDonald, a 16th-century Scottish warrior from the Clan Donald. He fought alongside his clan during the tumultuous period of the Scottish Clan Wars and is said to have displayed great bravery and loyalty in battles against rival clans.
While the name Nakie has its roots in the Celtic cultures of the British Isles, it has also been used in various other regions and contexts throughout history. However, its ancient origins and association with the rich cultural heritage of the Gaelic-speaking peoples of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales remain at the core of its etymology and historical significance.
People
Nakie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nakie 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
Nakie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nakie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 20 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nakie 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 17,137,717 US residents.
Is Nakie a common name?
We classify Nakie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 39.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nakie most popular?
The single biggest year for Nakie was 1974, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nakie is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Nakie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nakie a male name?
Yes, 63.6% of people registered as Nakie in the SSA data are male. 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 Nakie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nakie 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 Nakie 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Nakie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.