Nash Boy

Popularity: #243 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: Nash //næʃ//

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: English: ash tree; Irish: from the ash tree

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Nash has its roots in Old English, derived from the term "næss," which means "by the ash tree." This etymological origin reflects a topographical feature, indicating a location near an ash tree or grove. The name was likely used as a surname before transitioning into a given name, a common practice in English naming conventions.

The surname Nash can be traced back to various regions in England, particularly in the medieval period, where it was used to denote individuals living near ash trees, which were significant in both practical and symbolic terms in Anglo-Saxon culture. Historically, the name Nash has been associated with several notable figures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname appears in the 13th century, with individuals such as William de la Nasse mentioned in historical documents. The name gained further prominence through various bearers in English history, including Nash the playwright, who was active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

Additionally, the name appears in literary works, such as the writings of Thomas Nash, a contemporary of Shakespeare, who contributed to the rich tapestry of English literature during the Elizabethan era. Culturally, the name Nash has been linked to themes of nature and strength, reflecting the characteristics of the ash tree itself, which is often associated with resilience and protection in folklore.

The name has also been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, enhancing its significance over the centuries. While diminutive forms or variations are less commonly noted, the surname Nash has been adapted into various cultural narratives, reinforcing its historical and symbolic resonance within English-speaking societies.

Famous people named Nash

In this section, you will find notable people named Nash. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Nash who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Nash who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Nash Grier is a social media personality best known for his Vine videos, YouTube channel, and acting in The Outfield.

Nash Bridges is a fictional character portrayed by Don Johnson in the television series Nash Bridges.

Fictional characters named Nash

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Nash is a fictional character from the video game series Final Fantasy. He is a skilled warrior and a member of the game's protagonist team, often providing support and combat expertise.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Nash, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Nash. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nash was first seen in the United States in 1910.

Nash has ranked as high as #426 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Utah, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Nash has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Nash is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Nash was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Nash.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,366 1,357 9
2024 1,483 1,468 15
2023 1,343 1,333 10
2022 1,415 1,407 8
2021 1,607 1,588 19
2020 1,519 1,500 19
2019 1,452 1,441 11
2018 1,417 1,408 9
2017 1,292 1,285 7
2016 1,267 1,261 6
2015 1,000 994 6
2014 876 869 7
2013 601 601 0
2012 500 500 0
2011 493 493 0
2010 404 404 0
2009 359 359 0
2008 358 358 0
2007 328 328 0
2006 288 288 0
2005 188 188 0
2004 167 167 0
2003 163 163 0
2002 187 187 0
2001 170 170 0
2000 168 168 0
1999 214 214 0
1998 204 204 0
1997 196 196 0
1996 110 110 0
1995 55 55 0
1994 61 55 6
1993 59 53 6
1992 52 52 0
1991 66 66 0
1990 67 67 0
1989 56 50 6
1988 50 50 0
1987 39 39 0
1986 26 26 0
1985 24 24 0
1984 20 20 0
1983 22 22 0
1982 29 29 0
1981 10 10 0
1980 22 22 0
1979 23 23 0
1978 16 16 0
1977 14 14 0
1976 11 11 0
1975 12 12 0
1974 13 13 0
1973 19 19 0
1972 12 12 0
1971 13 13 0
1970 12 12 0
1968 5 5 0
1967 11 11 0
1964 7 7 0
1963 10 10 0
1962 6 6 0
1961 13 13 0
1960 10 10 0
1959 13 13 0
1958 10 10 0
1957 9 9 0
1956 12 12 0
1955 14 14 0
1954 8 8 0
1953 11 11 0
1952 10 10 0
1951 10 10 0
1950 15 15 0
1949 6 6 0
1948 16 16 0
1947 13 13 0
1946 12 12 0
1945 12 12 0
1944 9 9 0
1943 9 9 0
1942 11 11 0
1941 18 18 0
1940 9 9 0
1939 14 14 0
1938 11 11 0
1937 11 11 0
1936 5 5 0
1935 8 8 0
1934 12 12 0
1933 13 13 0
1932 11 11 0
1931 12 12 0
1930 17 17 0
1929 16 16 0
1928 20 20 0
1927 10 10 0
1926 15 15 0
1925 19 19 0
1924 9 9 0
1923 22 22 0
1922 16 16 0
1921 13 13 0
1920 18 18 0
1919 12 12 0
1918 6 6 0
1917 9 9 0
1916 15 15 0
1915 12 12 0
1914 11 11 0
1913 9 9 0
1912 5 5 0
1910 5 5 0

Top States for Nash (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 98
7%
TX 91
6%
OH 88
6%
FL 64
4%
NC 64
4%
MI 57
4%
PA 53
4%
UT 50
3%
IN 48
3%
GA 45
3%
IL 45
3%
MN 40
3%
MO 40
3%
TN 37
3%
NY 37
3%
WA 36
2%
WI 35
2%
AZ 35
2%
KY 34
2%
OK 30
2%
VA 29
2%
LA 28
2%
SC 28
2%
KS 28
2%
AL 23
2%
IA 23
2%
CO 23
2%
OR 23
2%
AR 22
2%
ID 22
2%
NE 20
1%
MD 19
1%
NJ 19
1%
MA 17
1%
MT 14
1%
ND 13
1%
WV 11
1%
MS 10
1%
SD 9
1%
ME 9
1%
CT 9
1%
NH 7
0%
AK 5
0%
DE 5
0%