Naaman, a biblical figure, is predominantly known from the Old Testament of the Bible. He was a commander in the army of the King of Syria during the time of the prophet Elisha. Naaman was a valiant warrior and highly regarded by his king, as evident in 2 Kings 5:1, "Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram." However, he was afflicted with leprosy, which would have been considered a severe disfigurement and social stigma at that time.
The name Naaman experienced fluctuations in popularity over the century from 1912 to 2023, with a total of 849 births recorded during this period. The highest number of births occurred in 1977 and 1979 with 17 births each, while the lowest was seen in 1951 with just 5 births. The name's popularity peaked around the late 1970s to early 1980s before declining towards the end of the century. In recent years, Naaman has seen a resurgence, with 16 births recorded in both 2015 and 2018. However, it remains relatively uncommon compared to other names, with fewer than 9 births per year on average since the 1980s.