Nasrudin
A Persian masculine name derived from "Nasr" meaning "victory" and "ud-Din" meaning "of the faith".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Nasrudin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nasrudin today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nasrudin births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nasrudin. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Nasrudin with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nasrudin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,658
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Nasrudin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nasrudin 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 Nasrudin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nasrudin
The given name Nasrudin has its origins in the Persian language, tracing back to the medieval period in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic name "Nasr al-Din," which translates to "Victory of the Faith." This name was particularly popular among Muslims during the Islamic Golden Age, spanning from the 8th to the 13th century.
One of the earliest and most renowned figures associated with the name Nasrudin was Nasreddin Hoca, a Turkish satirist and philosopher who lived in the 13th century. He is celebrated for his witty tales and humorous anecdotes, which often conveyed profound wisdom and social commentary. His stories, known as the "Nasreddin Hodja tales," have been passed down through generations and remain an integral part of Turkish folklore.
Another notable figure was Nasreddin Tusi, a Persian polymath who lived from 1201 to 1274. He made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and theology. Tusi was instrumental in revising the Iranian calendar and establishing one of the earliest observatories in the region.
In the 14th century, Nasrudin Abdur Rahman Ibn Muhammad, also known as Nasrudin Tusi, was a renowned Persian poet and writer who gained fame for his lyrical compositions and literary works. His poetry often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
During the 16th century, Nasrudin Khwajah Qasim Jan Qawwal was a celebrated Sufi musician and qawwali singer from the Indian subcontinent. His devotional music and spiritual compositions had a profound impact on the development of qawwali, a form of Sufi devotional music.
In the 19th century, Nasrudin Shah Qajar was the ruler of Persia (modern-day Iran) from 1848 to 1896. His reign was marked by significant socio-political reforms and efforts to modernize the country, although he faced numerous challenges and conflicts during his time as the Shah.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Nasrudin, each leaving their mark in various fields, from literature and philosophy to religion, science, and governance.
People
Nasrudin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nasrudin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Nasrudin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nasrudin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nasrudin 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 Nasrudin a common name?
We classify Nasrudin 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 Nasrudin most popular?
The single biggest year for Nasrudin was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nasrudin is about 16 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 Nasrudin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nasrudin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nasrudin 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 Nasrudin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nasrudin 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 Nasrudin 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 Americans are named Nasrudin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.