Nasser
Every Nasser since 1957 — 1,324 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nasser
Nasser is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,113 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 1,324 American babies have been named Nasser. Its peak came in 2014, when 43 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 Nasser stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nasser year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3,113 |
| 2024 | 34 | #3,436 |
| 2023 | 35 | #3,399 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,653 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3,974 |
| 2020 | 27 | #3,888 |
| 2019 | 29 | #3,774 |
| 2018 | 27 | #3,959 |
| 2017 | 25 | #4,195 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2,874 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,756 |
| 2014 | 43 | #2,791 |
| 2013 | 34 | #3,244 |
| 2012 | 35 | #3,218 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3,492 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,474 |
| 2009 | 38 | #3,087 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,894 |
| 2007 | 24 | #4,212 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,581 |
| 2005 | 34 | #3,066 |
| 2004 | 25 | #3,714 |
| 2003 | 33 | #2,975 |
| 2002 | 30 | #3,063 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3,119 |
| 2000 | 33 | #2,786 |
| 1995 | 12 | #5,021 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,414 |
| 1985 | 19 | #2,669 |
| 1980 | 10 | #4,041 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,642 |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,108 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,459 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,936 |
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Famous people named Nasser
- Nasser Al-Sabah Politician · b. 1940
- Nasser Al-Attiyah Athlete · b. 1970
- Nasser Hejazi Soccer player · 1949–2011
- Nasser Shabani Military personnel · 1957–2020
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nasser in 2025?
Nasser ranked #3,113 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nasser?
1,324 babies have been named Nasser in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nasser most popular?
Nasser peaked in 2014, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Nasser a boy or girl name?
Nasser is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nasser rising or falling?
Nasser has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Nasser?
Well-known people named Nasser include Nasser Al-Sabah (politician), Nasser Al-Attiyah (athlete), Nasser Hejazi (soccer player).