Nadine
How to say it: nuh-DEEN · /nəˈdin/
French elaboration of Nadia, itself from Russian/Slavic 'nadezhda' meaning 'hope'.
Nadine was the 1,277th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 128 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are down about 20% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,382 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,277 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 128 |
| Share of births | 1 in 25,901 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | −20% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,382 |
| In France, 2025 | #590 among girls’ names, 60 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
High in the 1920s, Nadine now sits far below that early mark. More slipping is expected.
What goes with it
Delicate with soft clarity and a crisp finish, it feels gentle and carries hope as a virtue. Odette matches in grace, and Nadi gives a warm short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Nadine is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish.
In France: #590 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Nadine
- Nadine Gordimer (1923–2014)South African writer
- Nadine Labaki (born 1974)Lebanese actress and film director
- Nadine Angerer (born 1978)German footballer
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