Nahshon
Every Nahshon since 1972 — 697 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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 |
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Famous people named Nahshon
- Nahshon Religious figure
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
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).