Holding steady, #3,513 for boys today.
Popularity of Nachman since 1958
Babies named Nachman per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2012, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Nachman's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 169 |
| 2010s | 226 |
| 2020s | 161 |
Meaning & origin
Nachman is a Hebrew name carrying the meaning 'comforter,' rooted in the Bible and Jewish tradition. While its U.S. popularity has remained stable, appearing first in Social Security records in 1958 and peaking in 2025, it remains a rare choice, given to roughly 1 in every 53,377 newborns in the latest year. The name's most common association is with New York, which has been the top state for Nachman births.
Nachman is a Hebrew name derived from the root נָחַם (nacham), meaning 'to comfort' or 'to console.' It appears in the Bible as a personal name, and the Talmudic sage Rabbi Nachman bar Yaakov was a prominent figure. The name has been traditionally used in Jewish communities, often associated with the Hasidic Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, though that connection is not used here as a famous bearer.
Where Nachman is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nachi, Nach
Variants: Nahman, Nakham, Naḥman
Sibling names for Nachman
Names that share Nachman's style, for a brother or sister.
