NAN vs Similac:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Similac had more branded searches than NAN among baby formula brands worldwide. Similac was estimated to have 246K branded searches compared to NAN’s 22.2K, and held a 42.5% Share of Search versus NAN’s 3.8%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, NAN or Similac?
Compare the baby formula brands parents buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Similac, NAN. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Aptamil | Similac | Bellamy's Organic | NAN | Karicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.9% | 41.9% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 0.61% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.9% | 41.9% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 0.61% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.1% | 43.1% | 10.6% | 2.6% | 0.63% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.5% | 31.5% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 0.38% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.1% | 31.8% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 0.37% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.7% | 37.3% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 0.55% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.9% | 41.9% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 0.61% |
| May 2026 | 41.9% | 41.9% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 0.61% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.9% | 42.9% | 10.5% | 3.2% | 0.51% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.5% | 42.5% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 0.62% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.5% | 42.5% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 0.62% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the NAN and Similac comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Similac was ahead of NAN in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, NAN’s estimated Share of Search among baby formula brands worldwide moved from 3.1% to 3.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 22.2K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Similac’s estimated Share of Search among baby formula brands worldwide moved from 41.9% to 42.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 246K.
How did search popularity change for baby formula brands worldwide in August 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for NAN worldwide rose 22.7% over 11 measured months, from 18.1K to 22.2K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using NAN’s and Similac’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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