Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Nashaun

Name: Popularity of the name Nashaun in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Nashaun, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#3,156 (2004)

Total Babies

302

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

2023

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#3156

Peak Rank

302

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nashaun

Nashaun first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 31 Nashauns were born — ranking #3,156 that year. As of 2026, Nashaun ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 302 Nashauns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Nashaun

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nashaun is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Nation
Notion
Gnashing
Nahshon
Nasho
Mashin
Nacho
Nashua
Noshing
Neurone
Nason
Nasha

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nashaun

What does the name Nashaun mean?

Nashaun is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nashaun in 2026?

In 2026, Nashaun ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nashaun most popular?

Nashaun reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #3,156 that year with 31 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Nashaun most popular?

Nashaun has historically been most popular in Virginia, New York, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nashaun.

Is Nashaun a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Nashaun is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Nashaun?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nashaun include Tamer, Destiny, Tej. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nashaun

Nashaun is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 302 births in the dataset. Nashaun's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #3,156. Use the chart and map above to compare Nashaun's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.