How Many People Are Named Nash?
Complete statistics for the name Nash: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nash means 'graceful' and is a very rare name for boys. That's just 1 in 16,063 Americans! It's really taken off in recent years, peaking in 2021.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 21,211 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nash Through the Generations
Nash is a name that's truly of its generation. With 20,545 people named Nash alive today, it's clear that this name has become popular among younger parents. The majority of Nashs are under 30, showing how modern this name really is. Born in 2021, the peak year for Nash, there were 1,607 babies given this name, marking a significant rise in popularity. As of now, 19,653 Nashs are under 30, while only 929 are aged between 30 and 60, and 629 are over 60. This distribution highlights the name's strong association with the younger demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Nash
Nash is a masculine given name and nickname which may refer to:…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nash's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nash
How Many People Have the Name Nash?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 57,028 people in the United States currently share the name Nash. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,812 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Nash a Common or Rare Name?
Nash is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nash Mean?
Nash means "graceful" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nash in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Nash Most Popular?
The name Nash reached peak popularity in 2021, with 1,607 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nash?
Approximately 57,028 people named Nash live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 57,028. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,812 Americans.
Is Nash a rare name?
Nash is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,812 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nash mean?
Nash means "graceful" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Nash more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Nash are male and 1% are female.
When was Nash most popular?
Nash peaked in 2021 with 1,607 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.