Nahum
Derived from Hebrew נַחוּם (nakhúm, “consolation”).
Every Nahum since 1918 — 2,197 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nahum
Nahum is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,380 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 2,197 American babies have been named Nahum. Its peak came in 2007, when 85 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 Nahum stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nahum year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2,380 |
| 2024 | 63 | #2,279 |
| 2023 | 71 | #2,088 |
| 2022 | 48 | #2,743 |
| 2021 | 55 | #2,452 |
| 2020 | 44 | #2,789 |
| 2019 | 65 | #2,183 |
| 2018 | 66 | #2,132 |
| 2017 | 71 | #2,011 |
| 2016 | 58 | #2,296 |
| 2015 | 64 | #2,158 |
| 2014 | 67 | #2,091 |
| 2013 | 67 | #2,036 |
| 2012 | 74 | #1,934 |
| 2011 | 76 | #1,855 |
| 2010 | 59 | #2,229 |
| 2009 | 73 | #1,954 |
| 2008 | 82 | #1,810 |
| 2007 | 85 | #1,756 |
| 2006 | 79 | #1,764 |
| 2005 | 77 | #1,734 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,044 |
| 2003 | 61 | #1,925 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,143 |
| 2001 | 38 | #2,551 |
| 2000 | 44 | #2,242 |
| 1995 | 31 | #2,480 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,753 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,731 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,809 |
| 1975 | 5 | #6,028 |
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Famous people named Nahum
- Nahum Politician · b. -600
- Nahum Sokolow Politician · 1859–1936
- Nahum Stelmach Soccer player · 1936–1999
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nahum mean?
Derived from Hebrew נַחוּם (nakhúm, “consolation”).
How popular is the name Nahum in 2025?
Nahum ranked #2,380 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nahum?
2,197 babies have been named Nahum in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nahum most popular?
Nahum peaked in 2007, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Nahum a boy or girl name?
Nahum is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nahum rising or falling?
Nahum has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Nahum?
Well-known people named Nahum include Nahum (politician), Nahum Sokolow (politician), Nahum Stelmach (soccer player).