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boys' name ★ peaked 2002

Naser

Meaning Nasser is a masculine given name, commonly found in Arabic Gender Boy Rank 2025 #7,069

Nasser is a masculine given name, commonly found in Arabic.

Rank 2025
#7,069
among boys · ↑1,078 vs 2024
Babies in 2025
12
named Naser
How common
1 in 142,340
boys born in 2025
Peak year
2002
18 babies
All-time total
449
#8,413 all-time among boys
First recorded
1973
in Social Security records

Naser popularity over time

449 babies have been named Naser since 1973, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
00.010.010.0118801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1993Boys

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 – – – –
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1970s 29 3 – #4,286
1980s 58 6 +100% #3,365
1990s 96 10 +66% #3,769
2000s 101 10 +5% #4,443
2010s 107 11 +6% #5,971
2020s (to 2025) 58 10 -10% #6,978

The story of Naser

Naser is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,069 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1973, 449 American babies have been named Naser. Its peak came in 2002, when 18 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Naser stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Naser?

The median living Naser is about 22 years old; half are between 10 and 33. An estimated 400 people named Naser are alive in the United States today.

median 22 020406080100

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

Naser year by year

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

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 12 #7,069
2024 10 #8,147
2023 9 #8,710
2022 7 #10,527
2021 12 #6,978
2020 8 #9,297
2019 10 #8,036
2018 13 #6,590
2017 14 #6,238
2016 15 #5,971
2015 8 #9,306
2014 9 #8,592
2013 9 #8,568
2012 8 #9,449
2011 7 #10,429
2010 14 #6,276
2009 12 #7,106
2008 6 #12,106
2007 11 #7,443
2006 7 #10,324
2005 8 #8,849
2004 7 #9,636
2003 10 #7,086
2002 18 #4,443
2001 11 #6,302
2000 11 #6,191
1995 8 #6,802
1990 12 #4,587
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Famous people named Naser

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Naser al-Din Shah Qajar Naser al-Din Shah Qajar Shah of Iran from 1848 to 1896 1831–1896 · 19th century
  2. 2 Naser Orić Naser Orić Bosnian military officer (born 1967) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Naser?

The median living Naser is about 22 years old. Half of all living Nasers are between 10 and 33 years old.

How many people named Naser are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Naser are alive in the United States, based on 449 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Naser mean?

Nasser is a masculine given name, commonly found in Arabic.

How popular is the name Naser in 2025?

Naser ranked #7,069 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Naser?

449 babies have been named Naser in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Naser most popular?

Naser peaked in 2002, when 18 newborns received the name.

Is Naser a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Naser rising or falling?

Naser is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Naser?

Well-known people named Naser include Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (politician), Naser Orić (military personnel).

Names like Naser

Names that sound and feel close to Naser: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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