Holding steady.
Popularity of Nasario since 1915
Babies named Nasario per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2000, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Nasario's real moment was 1915.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 55 |
| 1930s | 43 |
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 52 |
| 1970s | 64 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Nasario is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1915. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, and its usage has remained consistently low, with no signs of a recent revival. The name is almost exclusively given to boys, aligning with its Spanish and Latin origins. Its etimology is uncertain, but it is likely a variant of Nazario, a name with Christian martyr associations. With no top states and no notable bearers, Nasario remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a very uncommon name with Hispanic roots.
Nasario is likely a variant of Nazario, which itself derives from the Latin name Nazarius, meaning 'from Nazareth' (the town in Galilee associated with Jesus). The name has seen sporadic use in Spanish-speaking communities, often given in reference to Saint Nazarius, a 1st-century Christian martyr. Its rarity in the United States is reflected in its low frequency of records.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nas, Nasa, Rio
Sibling names for Nasario
Names that share Nasario's style, for a brother or sister.
