Boy · #4,391 in 2026

Nosson

Nosson (Ashkenazic form of Nathan may refer to:Rabbi Nosson Scherman, an American Haredi Orthodox rabbi Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Finkel, the Rosh Yeshiva of the Mir Yeshiva in Beis Yisroel, Jerusalem Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Finkel, leader of Orthodox Judaism in Eastern Europe Rabbi Shlomo Nosson Kotler, Orthodox rabbi, Rosh yeshiva and Talmudic scholar Rabbi Nosson Slifkin, known as the "Zoo Rabbi" Rabbi…

Current Rank
#4,391
Peak Rank
#2,238 (2012)
Total Babies
868
5-Yr Trend
-18%
1983
First Year
2026
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#2238
Peak Rank
868
Total Count
38
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nosson

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Nosson (Ashkenazic form of Nathan may refer to:Rabbi Nosson Scherman, an American Haredi Orthodox rabbi Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Finkel, the Rosh Yeshiva of the Mir Yeshiva in Beis Yisroel, Jerusalem Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Finkel, leader of Orthodox Judaism in Eastern Europe Rabbi Shlomo Nosson Kotler, Orthodox rabbi, Rosh yeshiva and Talmudic scholar Rabbi Nosson Slifkin, known as the "Zoo Rabbi" Rabbi…

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The Story of Nosson

Nosson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1983, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 58 Nossons were born — ranking #2,238 that year. As of 2026, Nosson ranks #4,391 for baby boys with 24 births, falling sharply (-18%). In total, more than 868 Nossons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Nosson

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nosson

What does the name Nosson mean?
Nosson (Ashkenazic form of Nathan may refer to:Rabbi Nosson Scherman, an American Haredi Orthodox rabbi Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Finkel, the Rosh Yeshiva of the Mir Yeshiva in Beis Yisroel, Jerusalem Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Finkel, leader of Orthodox Judaism in Eastern Europe Rabbi Shlomo Nosson Kotler, Orthodox rabbi, Rosh yeshiva and Talmudic scholar Rabbi Nosson Slifkin, known as the "Zoo Rabbi" Rabbi…
How popular is Nosson in 2026?
In 2026, Nosson ranks #4,391 among boys' names in the U.S., with 24 babies given the name that year.
When was Nosson most popular?
Nosson reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #2,238 that year with 58 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Nosson most popular?
Nosson has historically been most popular in New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Nosson.
Is Nosson a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Nosson is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Nosson?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nosson include Coda, Avinash, Izik. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Nosson

Nosson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 868 births in the dataset. Nosson's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #2,238. Use the chart and map above to compare Nosson'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.