Nazareth

Nazareth - A very unique male name

Nazareth appeared on the charts for the first time in 1990 on position #2664. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Nazareth and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Nazareth? 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 Nazareth. The baby boy name Nazareth was given to 15 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2733 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 97,752 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Nazareth peaked in popularity 17 years ago in 2009 on position 2284.

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Nazareth is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Nazareth is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,027 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,140.

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 Nazareth is where you live.

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Nazareth origin and meaning

Biblical place name

Uncertain — the town in Galilee where Jesus grew up; the place name's Hebrew derivation (netzer 'branch' or a 'watchtower' root) is disputed

Nazareth is used as a given name — mainly in Spanish-speaking Catholic tradition, where Nazaret is a Marian-linked form — from the town of Jesus's childhood. The town name's own etymology has been argued for centuries without settlement.

Origin uncertain

Nazareth is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.

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

Similar to Nazareth

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

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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 Nazareth

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 Nazareth 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 Nazareth?

3 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

NAZ-ah-reth · /ˈnæzərəθ/

Around the world

• Nazaret (Spanish) — The Spanish form of the place name, also used as a girl's name

Spellings and nicknames

• Nazaret — Spanish form in use

Nicknames: Naz

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1990, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

BiblicalPlace name

Why parents choose it

Nazareth is an explicitly faith-driven place name, weighty and uncommon.

Worth knowing

• It names Jesus's hometown, so the religious association is total; most will expect the bearer to be from a devout family