Nashon
Every Nashon since 1975 — 409 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nashon
Nashon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,363 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 409 American babies have been named Nashon. Its peak came in 2004, when 23 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 Nashon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nashon 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 | #10,363 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,269 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,479 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,404 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,758 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,605 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,874 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,433 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,911 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,812 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,910 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,590 |
| 2009 | 10 | #8,118 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,657 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,701 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,461 |
| 2005 | 23 | #4,021 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,964 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,227 |
| 2002 | 15 | #5,068 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,625 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,239 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,398 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,264 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,327 |
| 1975 | 5 | #6,035 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nashon in 2025?
Nashon ranked #10,363 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 Nashon?
409 babies have been named Nashon in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nashon most popular?
Nashon peaked in 2004, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Nashon a boy or girl name?
Nashon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nashon rising or falling?
Nashon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.