Nasser
Victorious, triumphant, referring to one who is successful or victorious.
Name Census estimates that about 1,249 living Americans carry the first name Nasser. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nasser today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nasser births was 2014 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nasser. 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.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 274,423 Americans
Peak year
2014
43 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,427
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Nasser: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nasser from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 317 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Nasser remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nasser 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 Nasser during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Nassers live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, New York, Michigan recorded the most babies named Nasser, while Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 32 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nasser
The name Nasser has its roots in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "nasr," which means "victory" or "triumph." This name has been in use for centuries in the Arab world and has a rich historical significance.
In the Islamic tradition, the name Nasser is often associated with the concept of divine assistance and victory. It is mentioned in the Quran, where it is used to describe Allah as the giver of victory and assistance to the believers.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Nasser dates back to the 7th century, when it was used by some of the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad. Notably, Nasser bin Al-Harith was a prominent figure during the early Islamic era and participated in several battles alongside the Prophet.
Throughout history, the name Nasser has been borne by several influential figures, including rulers, military leaders, and scholars. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Gamal Abdel Nasser (1918-1970), the second President of Egypt. He played a pivotal role in the Arab nationalist movement and the non-aligned movement during the mid-20th century.
Another notable figure with the name Nasser was Al-Nasir Salah al-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub (1137-1193), better known as Saladin. He was the first Sultan of Egypt and Syria and is celebrated for his military campaigns against the Crusaders, culminating in the recapture of Jerusalem in 1187.
In the realm of literature, Nasser Khosrow (1004-1088) was a renowned Persian poet, philosopher, and traveler. His work, "Safarnameh" (Book of Travels), is considered a masterpiece of Persian literature and provides valuable insights into the cultural and social life of the regions he visited.
The name Nasser has also been borne by notable scholars and scientists. Nasser al-Din al-Tusi (1201-1274) was a Persian polymath and one of the greatest scholars of his time. He made significant contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy.
Lastly, Nasser Hussain (born 1968) is a former English cricketer of Indian descent who captained the English cricket team from 1999 to 2003. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential captains in English cricket history.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the name Nasser throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Nasser + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nasser 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
Nasser: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nasser?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,249 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nasser 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 274,423 US residents.
Is Nasser a common name?
We classify Nasser as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,285 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nasser most popular?
The single biggest year for Nasser was 2014, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nasser is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nasser a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nasser 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.
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.