Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Nasreen since 1970
Babies named Nasreen per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1994, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Nasreen's real moment was 2019.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 75 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Nasreen is a floral name with deep roots in Arabic and Islamic culture, evoking the wild rose. Despite its lyrical quality, the name has remained relatively uncommon in the United States. According to Social Security Administration data, Nasreen was first recorded in 1970 and saw its peak usage in 2019, with a stable trajectory since then. In 2025, it ranked 10,917 among girls, with approximately 1 in 200,908 newborns given the name. The name is closely associated with the Arabic word for 'wild rose' and is widely used across the Middle East and South Asia.
Nasreen is of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'nasrīn' (نَسْرِين) meaning 'wild rose'. It is a common feminine name across the Arabic-speaking world and in regions influenced by Islamic culture, such as Iran, South Asia, and Central Asia. The name gained popularity in the West in the late 20th century, partly due to diaspora communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nas, Nasi, Reen
Sibling names for Nasreen
Names that share Nasreen's style, for a brother or sister.
