Nash Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Nash is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Nash?
Nash is spelled N-A-S-H. The name has 4 letters.
Nash at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Nash means “by the ash tree” or “near the ash.”
- Origin
- Nash is commonly associated with English origins as a locational surname referring to someone living near an ash tree.
- Pronunciation
- nash · 1 syllable
Nash Popularity in 2025
Rank#10,107
Recorded Births9
Rank#255
Recorded Births1,357
- Girls usage fell 2,856 places to #10,107 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 15 places to #255 and recorded 111 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Nash Mean?
Nash means “by the ash tree” or “near the ash.”
Origin: Nash is commonly associated with English origins as a locational surname referring to someone living near an ash tree.
How Do You Pronounce Nash?
Pronunciationnash
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Nash?
- History
- Nash has been historically used as a surname in England.
Nash Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 9 | #10,107 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,357 | #255 |
| 2024 | Girls | 15 | #7,251 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,468 | #240 |
| 2023 | Girls | 10 | #9,616 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,333 | #259 |
| 2022 | Girls | 8 | #11,231 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,407 | #251 |
| 2021 | Girls | 19 | #6,174 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,588 | #233 |
| 2020 | Girls | 19 | #6,083 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,500 | #240 |
| 2019 | Girls | 11 | #9,112 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,441 | #254 |
| 2018 | Girls | 9 | #10,545 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,408 | #257 |
| 2017 | Girls | 7 | #12,713 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,285 | #281 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,261 | #286 |
| 2015 | Girls | 6 | #14,482 |
| 2015 | Boys | 994 | #345 |
| 2014 | Girls | 7 | #13,069 |
| 2014 | Boys | 869 | #364 |
When Was Nash Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Boys
1,588 recorded births
National rank #233
2020 · Boys
1,500 recorded births
National rank #240
2024 · Boys
1,468 recorded births
National rank #240
2019 · Boys
1,441 recorded births
National rank #254
Where Nash Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #69 | 16 |
| ID | #97 | 25 |
| ND | #107 | 11 |
| MT | #109 | 11 |
| IA | #113 | 34 |
| UT | #134 | 39 |
| KS | #142 | 26 |
| HI | #146 | 7 |