Name meaning & stats
Nadav
Nadav. 771 US babies since 1940, peak 2016. Notable Nadavs are 1.5× over-represented as journalists.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2016
771 US babies were named Nadav between 1940 and 2025.
Nadav around the world
- France: 25 babies since 1900, peak 2025, No. 2,933 in 2025
- England & Wales: 33 babies since 1996, peak 2012
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Nadavs end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.3× | Low · 5 people |
| Journalist | 1.5× | Low · 5 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | Low · 4 people |
| Screenwriter | 1.5× | Low · 4 people |
Among notable men who are journalists, Nadavs show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2016)