Boy · #7,400 in 2026

Nason

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

Current Rank

#7,400

Peak Rank

#3,512 (2015)

Total Babies

591

5-Yr Trend

-40%

1918

First Year

2026

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#3512

Peak Rank

591

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nason

Nason first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1918, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 31 Nasons were born — ranking #3,512 that year. As of 2026, Nason ranks #7,400 for baby boys with 9 births, falling sharply (-40%). In total, more than 591 Nasons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Nason

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

Neeson
Nissen
Newson
Niesen
Masson
Nassim
Nissin
Nasa
Nissan
Newsome
Nisan
Nassa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nason

What does the name Nason mean?

Nason is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nason in 2026?

In 2026, Nason ranks #7,400 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Nason most popular?

Nason reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #3,512 that year with 31 babies given the name.

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

Nason has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nason.

Is Nason a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nason?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nason include Nickolai, Pinchus, Jentry. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nason

Nason is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 591 births in the dataset. Nason's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #3,512. Use the chart and map above to compare Nason'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.