Nahshon: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	58	6	–	#3,114
1980s	109	11	+88%	#3,039
1990s	158	16	+45%	#2,996
2000s	212	21	+34%	#3,786
2010s	119	12	-44%	#4,776
2020s (to 2025)	41	7	-43%	#8,521

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

#3,114

1980s

109

+88%

#3,039

1990s

158

+45%

#2,996

2000s

212

+34%

#3,786

2010s

119

-44%

#4,776

2020s (to 2025)

-43%

#8,521

The story of Nahshon

Nahshon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,301 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1972, 697 American babies have been named Nahshon. Its peak came in 1998, when 25 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nahshon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Nahshon?

The median living Nahshon is about 24 years old; half are between 16 and 34. An estimated 700 people named Nahshon are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Nahshon year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	5	#13,301
2024	5	#13,622
2023	7	#10,461
2022	7	#10,519
2021	8	#9,418
2020	9	#8,521
2019	9	#8,668
2018	9	#8,617
2017	6	#11,752
2016	9	#8,608
2015	12	#6,962
2014	12	#6,937
2013	12	#6,906
2012	11	#7,391
2011	20	#4,776
2010	19	#4,972
2009	21	#4,697
2008	18	#5,198
2007	23	#4,323
2006	24	#4,068
2005	25	#3,786
2004	21	#4,215
2003	23	#3,808
2002	18	#4,442
2001	18	#4,415
2000	21	#3,874
1995	24	#2,996
1990	8	#6,231
1985	10	#4,247
1980	6	#6,005
1975	5	#6,027
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	–	–
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Nahshon, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Nahshon?

The median living Nahshon is about 24 years old. Half of all living Nahshons are between 16 and 34 years old.

How many people named Nahshon are alive today?

An estimated 700 people named Nahshon are alive in the United States, based on 697 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Nahshon in 2025?

Nahshon ranked #13,301 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Nahshon?

697 babies have been named Nahshon in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Nahshon most popular?

Nahshon peaked in 1998, when 25 newborns received the name.

Is Nahshon a boy or girl name?

Nahshon is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Nahshon rising or falling?

Nahshon is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Nahshon?

Well-known people named Nahshon include Nahshon (religious figure).

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Nahshon popularity over time

The story of Nahshon

How old are people named Nahshon?

Nahshon year by year

Famous people named Nahshon

Frequently asked questions

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