Rising since 2001, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Nazaire since 1997
Babies named Nazaire per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2018, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Nazaire's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 94 |
| 2020s | 74 |
Meaning & origin
Nazaire is an extremely uncommon name in the United States, first appearing in Social Security Administration records in 1997. As of 2025, the name ranked 5608, with an estimated 1 in 106,755 boys receiving it that year. It has been on a rising trajectory since 2001, with 2025 marking its peak year so far. The name has not been recorded in any top state data, indicating its nationwide rarity. Nazaire is primarily associated with French and Hebrew origins, rooted in the concept of dedication or consecration. Its scarcity makes it a distinctive choice, though its exact etymology remains debated among scholars.
Nazaire is a French masculine name, likely a variant of Nazir, which comes from the Hebrew nazir, meaning 'consecrated' or 'devoted.' In Christian tradition, it is associated with Saint Nazaire, a 1st-century martyr. The name has been used in France and among French-speaking communities, though it remains rare. Its use in the United States is extremely limited, with records beginning only in the late 1990s.
Sibling names for Nazaire
Names that share Nazaire's style, for a brother or sister.
