Naydeen
A feminine Arabic name meaning "precious" or "valuable".
Name Census estimates that about 88 living Americans carry the first name Naydeen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Naydeen today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Naydeen births was 2010 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Naydeen. 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 Naydeen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
88
~ 1 in 3,894,936 Americans
Peak year
2010
11 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2020 SSA rank
#16,807
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Naydeen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Naydeen from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 50 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Naydeen 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 Naydeen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Naydeens live
Origin
Meaning and history of Naydeen
The name Naydeen is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, deriving from the word "nadeen," which means "caller" or "one who summons." It is a relatively uncommon name, making its precise origins and historical significance somewhat elusive.
Naydeen can be traced back to the Middle Eastern region, particularly the Arabian Peninsula, where Arabic names and linguistic influences have been prevalent for centuries. The name's roots lie in the rich cultural tapestry of this region, which has been shaped by various civilizations and religious traditions over time.
While no definitive historical references to the name Naydeen have been found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its connection to the Arabic word "nadeen" suggests a possible association with religious practices or cultural traditions involving calls to prayer or summons to gather.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Naydeen are relatively modern, with no known examples from ancient historical records or significant historical figures bearing this name. However, here are five individuals who have carried the name Naydeen throughout history:
1. Naydeen Greevy (1921-2007), an American actress and singer who appeared in various Broadway productions and television shows in the mid-20th century.
2. Naydeen Brewer (born 1943), an American author and educator known for her work in children's literature and advocacy for diversity in publishing.
3. Naydeen Stevenson (1934-2019), a Canadian artist and painter recognized for her vibrant abstract expressionist works and contributions to the arts community in British Columbia.
4. Naydeen Navarro (born 1975), a Mexican-American singer and songwriter who has released several albums and performed in both English and Spanish.
5. Naydeen Gonzalez (born 1989), a Venezuelan model and television personality who has appeared in various reality shows and fashion campaigns.
While the name Naydeen may not have an extensive historical record or widespread recognition, its Arabic roots and unique sound have contributed to its enduring presence, albeit in a modest capacity, throughout various cultures and time periods.
People
Naydeen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Naydeen 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
Naydeen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Naydeen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 88 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Naydeen 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 3,894,936 US residents.
Is Naydeen a common name?
We classify Naydeen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 89 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Naydeen most popular?
The single biggest year for Naydeen was 2010, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Naydeen is about 16 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 Naydeen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Naydeen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Naydeen 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 Naydeen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Naydeen 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 Naydeen 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 people share the name Naydeen?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.