Rising since 1985, #255 for boys today.
Popularity of Nash since 1910
Babies named Nash per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 84 |
| 1920s | 158 |
| 1930s | 114 |
| 1940s | 115 |
| 1950s | 112 |
| 1960s | 62 |
| 1970s | 145 |
| 1980s | 292 |
| 1990s | 1,072 |
| 2000s | 2,376 |
| 2010s | 9,256 |
| 2020s | 8,653 |
Meaning & origin
Nash is a surname-turned-given-name that has steadily climbed in popularity since the mid-1980s. In 2025, it ranks 255th among U.S. boys, with a rate of approximately 1 in 1,259 births. The name reached its peak popularity in 2021, reflecting a broader trend of using short, strong-sounding surnames as first names. Its trajectory has been consistently rising since 1985, and it has found particular favor in states like South Dakota, North Dakota, and Montana. The name's straightforward English origin and nature-inspired meaning contribute to its appeal in an era favoring casual, accessible names.
Nash originated as a surname derived from the Middle English phrase 'atten ashe', meaning 'at the ash tree'. It was a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent ash tree. The surname usage dates back to medieval England, and its adoption as a given name has been a modern phenomenon, particularly in the United States since the late 20th century.
Where Nash is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Nash” around the world
Where Nash lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Sibling names for Nash
Names that share Nash's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Blake, Hadley, Reese, Sage, Quinn, Jaydah, Naudia, Bergen, Dymon, Nashley, Rynn, Sha, Wenona, Nayvie, Nil, Resha, Nairoby, Naje, Nashya, Naylin, Neiva
Brothers: Hudson, Cooper, Reid, Wyatt, Grant, Banks, Dyson, Jensen, Corby, Kobie, Metro, Olsen, Zyier, Cyaire, Marz, Nain, Nessiah, Nyair, Nyyear, Ryot, Sevon, Tige, Xylo, Croy, Fennec, Given, Klark, Koehn, Layn, Mung, Nyel, Xai, Zoren
Names like Nash
Names whose popularity has moved with Nash's over the last 50 years.
