Nine
An uncommon feminine given name reflecting the numerical value nine.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Nine. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nine today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nine births was 2023 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nine. 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 Nine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2023
7 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,482
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Nine: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nine 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 Nine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nine
The name Nine is a relatively modern invention, having no known roots in ancient languages or cultures. It is believed to have originated as a creative twist on the word "nine," the cardinal number indicating a value equivalent to 8 + 1.
The earliest recorded use of Nine as a given name dates back to the late 20th century, with a handful of individuals adopting it as a unique and unconventional moniker. One of the first notable bearers of the name was Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor, born in 1965, who reportedly chose the name for his industrial rock band as a reference to the length of the nails used in crucifixion.
While the name has no direct historical or religious connections, some have drawn parallels between its numerical connotation and various symbolic associations attributed to the number nine in various belief systems. For instance, in Chinese numerology, nine is considered a lucky number symbolizing longevity and eternity.
As the name gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, a few other notable individuals have adopted it. Nine Muses, born in 1976, is an American singer and songwriter known for her work in the electronic music genre. Nine Blackwood, born in 1982, is a Canadian actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films.
In the realm of literature, Nine Naughty Novelists is a collective pseudonym used by a group of British authors who wrote erotic fiction in the 1990s. Additionally, Nine Fox, born in 1989, is an Australian YouTuber and social media personality known for her gaming and lifestyle content.
While still relatively uncommon, the name Nine has found its place in the modern lexicon, offering a unique and thought-provoking alternative to more traditional monikers.
People
Nine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nine 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
Nine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nine 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Nine a common name?
We classify Nine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nine most popular?
The single biggest year for Nine was 2023, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nine is about 3 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 Nine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nine a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nine 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 Nine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nine 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 Nine 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 are named Nine?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.