Nosson
Every Nosson since 1983 — 849 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nosson
Nosson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,014 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 849 American babies have been named Nosson. Its peak came in 2012, when 58 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 Nosson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nosson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,014 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4,295 |
| 2023 | 36 | #3,328 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3,843 |
| 2021 | 19 | #5,064 |
| 2020 | 39 | #3,013 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,090 |
| 2018 | 42 | #2,876 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,746 |
| 2016 | 36 | #3,204 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3,342 |
| 2014 | 40 | #2,918 |
| 2013 | 41 | #2,831 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,258 |
| 2011 | 40 | #2,940 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,798 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,737 |
| 2008 | 19 | #5,013 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,086 |
| 2006 | 18 | #5,002 |
| 2005 | 23 | #4,023 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,408 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,597 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,910 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,325 |
| 2000 | 27 | #3,201 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,409 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,901 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nosson in 2025?
Nosson ranked #4,014 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nosson?
849 babies have been named Nosson in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nosson most popular?
Nosson peaked in 2012, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Nosson a boy or girl name?
Nosson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nosson rising or falling?
Nosson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.