Declining since 2015, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Nason since 1918
Babies named Nason per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 146 |
| 2010s | 221 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Nason is a rare masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Jason or a surname. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1918 and reached its peak popularity in 2015, though even then it remained uncommon. Since 2015, its usage has been falling, and in 2025 it ranked 9714th with a 1-in-244,011 incidence. Nason has no significant regional concentration, as it has never appeared among top state rankings. Its rarity gives it a distinctive quality, though its origins remain unclear, making it a name for parents seeking something unusual without a well-documented history.
The name Nason is of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Jason, a Greek name meaning 'healer,' or a transferred use of an English surname derived from a place name. Nason first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1918 but has remained very rare, never reaching widespread use.
Sibling names for Nason
Names that share Nason's style, for a brother or sister.
