Nashan
A masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning "of high lineage or noble stature".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Nashan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nashan today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nashan births was 2003 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nashan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nashan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2003
6 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#10,480
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Nashan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nashan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nashan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nashan
The name Nashan finds its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "nasha," which means "destruction" or "loss." The name was likely given to individuals as a way to ward off evil or misfortune, with the hope that invoking the concept of destruction would prevent its manifestation in the child's life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nashan appears in the Mahabharata, a revered Hindu epic poem composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In the text, Nashan is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a warrior who fought alongside the Pandavas in the great battle of Kurukshetra.
Throughout the centuries, the name Nashan has been borne by several notable figures in Indian history. One such individual was Nashan Singh, a valiant Rajput warrior who lived in the 16th century and fought against the Mughal Empire. His bravery and military prowess earned him a place in the annals of Rajput history.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Nashan Kavi, a celebrated Sanskrit poet who lived in the 17th century. His works, which included epic poems and devotional hymns, were highly regarded and influenced subsequent generations of Sanskrit scholars and poets.
In the realm of spirituality, Nashan Swami was a revered Hindu mystic and guru who lived in the 19th century. He was known for his deep wisdom and insights into the nature of the human condition, and his teachings continue to inspire spiritual seekers to this day.
The name Nashan also found its way into the literary world, with Nashan Bhai, a renowned Gujarati writer and playwright of the 20th century. His works explored themes of social justice, cultural identity, and the human experience, earning him critical acclaim and a place in the pantheon of Gujarati literature.
While the name Nashan may not be as common in modern times, it carries a rich historical legacy and a deep connection to the cultural heritage of India. Its roots in ancient Sanskrit and its appearances in various contexts throughout the centuries serve as a testament to the enduring influence of this name.
People
Nashan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nashan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with N
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FAQ
Nashan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nashan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nashan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Nashan a common name?
We classify Nashan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nashan most popular?
The single biggest year for Nashan was 2003, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nashan is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nashan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nashan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nashan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nashan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nashan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nashan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Nashan?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Nashan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.