Nash

Nash - A very unique male name

Nash appeared on the charts for the first time in 1923 on position #1375. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Nash and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Nash? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Nash. The baby boy name Nash was given to 1,337 baby boys in 2025, ranking #256 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,097 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nash peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 233.

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Nash is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nash is currently topping the baby name charts in South Dakota at position #74 - and is the least popular in California at position #437.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Nash is where you live.

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Nash origin and meaning

English surname

"At the ash tree" — from Middle English atten ash, contracted to Nash, a topographic surname

Nash named a family who lived by an ash tree, the phrase wearing down over centuries into a single syllable. As a first name it is a recent surname-style choice that peaked in 2021, offering maximum brevity with a country-rock edge.

Attested etymology

Nash is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Nash, pop culture references for the name Nash and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Nash

We've found the following names that sound similar to Nash, sorted by popularity.

Nick / Nico / Niko / Nicky / Nikko / Najee / Nakia / Nunzio / Nehemias / Nancy /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Nash

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Nash a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Nash?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

NASH · /næʃ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Nash Grier — Social media personality who rose on Vine and YouTube (b. 1997) Contemporary
• Nash Bridges — San Francisco police inspector played by Don Johnson in the series Nash Bridges (Fictional, 1996) Fictional

Style

Surname

Why parents choose it

Parents pick Nash for its punch — one syllable, all confidence, with Nashville's music-city glow behind it.

Worth knowing

• The famous Nash men (Steve Nash, John Nash) carry it as a surname, so the first-name use still surprises some.
• There is no nickname and no long form; what you see is the whole name.