Nazareth Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationNAZ-uh-reth / /ˈnæzəˌrɛθ/Hebrew; Aramaic
Meaning
Hebrew: 'to protect'; Aramaic: 'branch'
Historical & Cultural Background
Nazareth is a city in Israel, known as the childhood home of Jesus in Christian tradition. The name has significant religious connotations and is often associated with peace and protection. It has been used as a given name in various cultures, particularly among Christian communities.
Trend Summary
The name Nazareth is uncommon as a given name in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nazareth
International Variants
- Nazaret (Spanish)
- Nazareth (French)
Famous people named Nazareth
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Fictional characters named Nazareth
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nazareth was first seen in the United States in 1920. Nazareth has ranked as high as #1306 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Nazareth has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nazareth (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 10 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 32 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 45 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 43 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2021 | 47 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 48 |