Nam Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNahm / /nɑːm/Vietnamese; Hebrew
Meaning
Vietnamese: 'name'; Hebrew: 'to be famous'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Vietnamese culture, 'Nam' is often associated with masculinity and is commonly used as a given name. It can also refer to the country of Vietnam itself. In Hebrew, the name is less common but carries connotations of fame and recognition. The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting different meanings and significance.
Trend Summary
The name Nam has seen limited popularity in the U.S., primarily within Vietnamese communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nammy
International Variants
- Noé (French)
- Nami (Japanese)
Famous people named Nam
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Fictional characters named Nam
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nam was first seen in the United States in 1975. Nam has ranked as high as #1064 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Nam has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nam (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 20 |
| 1980 | 40 |
| 1981 | 53 |
| 1982 | 49 |
| 1983 | 56 |
| 1984 | 58 |
| 1985 | 46 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1987 | 38 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1989 | 43 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 41 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 45 |
| 1994 | 34 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 29 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 9 |