Naomie
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "pleasant, lovely."
Name Census estimates that about 1,629 living Americans carry the first name Naomie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Naomie today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naomie births was 2010 (65 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naomie. 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
1.6K
~ 1 in 210,408 Americans
Peak year
2010
65 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,097
Tracked since 1902
Popularity
Naomie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Naomie from the 1900s through to the 2020s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 454 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Naomie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naomie 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 Naomie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Naomies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Florida, New York recorded the most babies named Naomie, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 37 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Naomie
The name Naomie is a feminine given name derived from the Hebrew name Naomi, which means "pleasant" or "delightful." The name has its roots in ancient Judaic culture and can be traced back to the biblical book of Ruth.
In the Old Testament, Naomi was a central character in the Book of Ruth, a Moabite woman who later converted to Judaism. She was the mother-in-law of Ruth and played a significant role in the story of Ruth's loyalty and dedication to her family.
The name Naomi gained popularity among Jewish communities and eventually spread to other cultures and languages. Over time, variations of the name emerged, including Naomie, which is a French spelling of the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naomie can be found in the 16th century, when it was used by French nobility. In the 17th century, Naomie Gerbier (1594-1668) was a French painter and engraver known for her portraits and religious works.
Another notable figure bearing the name Naomie was Naomie Wilkins (1826-1890), an American abolitionist and women's rights activist who worked alongside prominent figures like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass in the fight against slavery and racial injustice.
In the 20th century, the name Naomie gained further recognition with the rise of actress Naomie Harris (born 1976), known for her roles in films such as "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Skyfall," and "Moonlight," for which she received an Academy Award nomination.
Other notable individuals with the name Naomie include Naomie Grandval (1968-2018), a French actress and comedian, and Naomie Olindo (born 1992), an American reality television personality and entrepreneur.
Throughout history, the name Naomie has been associated with various cultural and religious backgrounds, reflecting its Hebrew origins while also embracing its international appeal and adaptations across different languages and societies.
People
Naomie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naomie 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
Naomie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naomie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,629 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naomie 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 210,408 US residents.
Is Naomie a common name?
We classify Naomie as "Rare". It ranks above 92.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,056 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naomie most popular?
The single biggest year for Naomie was 2010, when 65 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naomie is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Naomie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naomie 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.