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Nahshon

Boy

Meaning of Nahshon: Hebrew: 'enchanter'

Nahshon is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 12156th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#12156

5 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

697

First recorded 1972 · peak 2005

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 13 babies1982: 10 babies1983: 9 babies1984: 12 babies1985: 10 babies1986: 14 babies1987: 7 babies1988: 18 babies1989: 10 babies1990: 8 babies19901991: 6 babies1992: 10 babies1993: 12 babies1994: 15 babies1995: 24 babies1996: 20 babies1997: 18 babies1998: 25 babies1999: 20 babies2000: 21 babies20002001: 18 babies2002: 18 babies2003: 23 babies2004: 21 babies2005: 25 babies2006: 24 babies2007: 23 babies2008: 18 babies2009: 21 babies2010: 19 babies20102011: 20 babies2012: 11 babies2013: 12 babies2014: 12 babies2015: 12 babies2016: 9 babies2017: 6 babies2018: 9 babies2019: 9 babies2020: 9 babies20202021: 8 babies2022: 7 babies2023: 7 babies2024: 5 babies2025: 5 babies
US babies named Nahshon per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 25.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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