Nash
How to say it: NASH · /næʃ/
English surname meaning 'at the ash tree'; from Old English 'atten asche' (by the ash).
Nash was the 274th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,357 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 36% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #284 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #274 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,357 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,443 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +36% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #284 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Currently at its best in the 2020s, Nash has been on the rise. A slight dip is anticipated soon.
What goes with it
Strong yet breathy, Nash lands in one short burst. Knox echoes that rugged brevity.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Nash is about 1 in 102.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Nash
- Nash Edgerton (born 1973)Australian film director
- Nash Grier (born 1997)American Internet personality
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