Declining since 2006, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Nahshon since 1972
Babies named Nahshon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 109 |
| 1990s | 158 |
| 2000s | 212 |
| 2010s | 119 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Nahshon is a rare biblical name that has seen gradual decline since its modest peak in 1998. In 2025, it ranked 12,008 with only about 1 in 341,615 male births. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2006, reflecting a broader shift away from Old Testament names. First recorded in the U.S. in 1972, Nahshon never gained widespread popularity, likely due to its unusual sound and spelling. Its connection to the biblical prince of Judah gives it a distinctive heritage, but it remains an uncommon choice.
Nahshon is a biblical name found in Exodus and Numbers, where Nahshon son of Amminadab was a prince of the tribe of Judah. The Hebrew root is uncertain; some scholars connect it to נָחַשׁ (nachash) meaning 'serpent' or 'to divine'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nash
Variants: Nachshon, Nahshun
Sibling names for Nahshon
Names that share Nahshon's style, for a brother or sister.
