Boy · #9,821 in 2026

Nussen

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

Current Rank

#9,821

Peak Rank

#8,324 (2008)

Total Babies

101

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2007

First Year

2022

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#8324

Peak Rank

101

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nussen

Nussen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 9 Nussens were born — ranking #8,324 that year. As of 2026, Nussen ranks #9,821 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 101 Nussens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nussen

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

Nissen
Neeson
Nason
Newson
Niesen
Nissin
Mussen
Musson
Nisan
Nisin
Nissan
Niacin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nussen

What does the name Nussen mean?

Nussen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nussen in 2026?

In 2026, Nussen ranks #9,821 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Nussen most popular?

Nussen reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #8,324 that year with 9 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nussen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nussen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nussen include Weber, Brazil, Deny. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nussen

Nussen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 101 births in the dataset. Nussen's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #8,324. Use the chart and map above to compare Nussen'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.