Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Nashon since 1975
Babies named Nashon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 97 |
| 2000s | 160 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Nashon is a rare masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of Nathan or a respelling of the biblical Nahshon. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975, suggesting a contemporary coinage rather than a name with ancient roots. Its popularity has remained low, with a peak in 2004 when it ranked 9,714th. In recent years, the name has held a stable trajectory, and in 2025, it was given to roughly 1 in 244,011 newborns. Despite its obscurity, Nashon offers a distinctive alternative for parents drawn to the sound of Nathan or Nash but seeking something less common.
Nashon is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a modern coinage or a variant of Nathan, which derives from the Hebrew verb natan (to give). Alternatively, it could be a respelling of the biblical name Nahshon, borne by a prince of Judah in the Book of Numbers. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1975, suggesting a contemporary creation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nash
Variants: Nashawn, Nashone
Sibling names for Nashon
Names that share Nashon's style, for a brother or sister.
