Nason
Every Nason since 1918 — 579 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nason
Nason is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,364 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 579 American babies have been named Nason. Its peak came in 2015, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Nason stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nason year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,364 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,599 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,170 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,117 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,440 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,173 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,433 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,872 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,241 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,168 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3,564 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,652 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,145 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,216 |
| 2011 | 28 | #3,756 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,406 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,107 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,419 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,998 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,710 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,791 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,725 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,583 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,390 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,418 |
| 2000 | 20 | #4,022 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,549 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,953 |
| 1975 | 5 | #6,036 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nason in 2025?
Nason ranked #10,364 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nason?
579 babies have been named Nason in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nason most popular?
Nason peaked in 2015, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Nason a boy or girl name?
Nason is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nason rising or falling?
Nason is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.