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Nosson

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Meaning of Nosson: Hebrew: 'he gave'

Nosson is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 3880th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#3880

27 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

849

First recorded 1983 · peak 2012

Trend

falling

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 7 babies1984: 6 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 7 babies1987: 8 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 8 babies1990: 11 babies19901991: 0 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 6 babies1995: 11 babies1996: 5 babies1997: 0 babies1998: 16 babies1999: 35 babies2000: 27 babies20002001: 14 babies2002: 10 babies2003: 11 babies2004: 12 babies2005: 23 babies2006: 18 babies2007: 25 babies2008: 19 babies2009: 16 babies2010: 20 babies20102011: 40 babies2012: 58 babies2013: 41 babies2014: 40 babies2015: 34 babies2016: 36 babies2017: 29 babies2018: 42 babies2019: 39 babies2020: 39 babies20202021: 19 babies2022: 29 babies2023: 36 babies2024: 25 babies2025: 27 babies
US babies named Nosson per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 58.

Gender split

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

Origins & cultures

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