boy name
Nash
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#255 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Nash in the US, 1880–2025
Nash first appears in US records in 1910. It peaked in 2021, when 1,588 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,357.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Nash popular?
Near its peak Nash is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2021.
| 2020s | 8,653 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,256 | |
| 2000s | 2,376 | |
| 1990s | 1,072 | |
| 1980s | 292 | |
| 1970s | 145 | |
| 1960s | 62 | |
| 1950s | 112 | |
| 1940s | 115 | |
| 1930s | 114 | |
| 1920s | 158 | |
| 1910s | 84 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nash a boy or a girl name?
Nash is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Nash a popular name right now?
Nash is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2021.
How popular is the name Nash?
In 2025, Nash ranked #255 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Nash most popular?
Nash was most popular in 2021, when about 1,588 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.