Nasiere
A feminine name of French origin meaning "born during Christmastide".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Nasiere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nasiere today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nasiere births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nasiere. 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 Nasiere. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#11,774
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Nasiere: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nasiere 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 Nasiere 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nasiere
The name Nasiere is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots dating back to the 7th century AD during the rise of Islam and the spread of Arabic culture across the Middle East and North Africa. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "nasir," meaning "helper" or "protector."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nasiere can be found in the writings of medieval Islamic scholars, where it was often used as a descriptive term to refer to those who aided in the propagation of Islamic teachings or protected the faith from external threats. It is possible that the name was initially adopted as a honorific title before becoming a personal name.
In the 10th century, a prominent figure named Nasiere ibn Khusraw, a Persian scholar and traveler, documented his extensive journeys through the Middle East and Central Asia in his book "Safarnama" (Book of Travels). His detailed accounts provided valuable insights into the cultural and social landscapes of the regions he visited, making him one of the most influential writers of his time.
Another notable figure with the name Nasiere was Nasiere al-Din al-Tusi, a Persian polymath who lived from 1201 to 1274. He made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and theology. Al-Tusi is credited with establishing one of the earliest observatories in the world and pioneering advancements in the fields of trigonometry and spherical geometry.
In the 13th century, Nasiere al-Din Mahmud Shah ruled the Delhi Sultanate in present-day India from 1246 to 1266. His reign was marked by territorial expansions and the construction of several architectural masterpieces, including the iconic Qutub Minar in Delhi.
During the Ottoman Empire, Nasiere Mehmed Pasha served as the Grand Vizier (chief advisor) to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in the administration of the empire and was renowned for his military leadership and diplomatic skills.
While the name Nasiere has roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and been adopted by various communities worldwide. Throughout history, the name has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, reflecting its meaning of being a helper or protector.
People
Nasiere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nasiere as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nasiere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nasiere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nasiere 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Nasiere a common name?
We classify Nasiere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nasiere most popular?
The single biggest year for Nasiere was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nasiere is about 25 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 Nasiere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nasiere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nasiere 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 Nasiere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nasiere 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 Nasiere 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 are named Nasiere?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Nasiere at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.