Nassor
An Arabic name meaning "conqueror" or "helper of God".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Nassor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nassor today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nassor births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nassor. 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 Nassor with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nassor. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#9,717
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Nassor: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nassor 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 Nassor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nassor
The name Nassor is an Arabic name with its origins dating back to the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "nasr," which means "victory" or "triumph." The name was widely used among the Arabs during the early Islamic era, particularly after the rise of Islam in the Arabian Peninsula.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Nassor can be found in the Qur'an, the central religious text of Islam. In the Qur'an, the word "nasr" is mentioned several times, often in the context of seeking divine assistance and victory over adversity.
Historically, the name Nassor has been associated with several notable figures from the Muslim world. One of the earliest and most prominent individuals bearing this name was Nassor ibn Yazid, a renowned Arab general who lived in the 8th century. He played a crucial role in the Abbasid Revolution, which led to the establishment of the Abbasid Caliphate.
Another notable figure was Nassor al-Din al-Tusi, a Persian polymath who lived in the 13th century. He made significant contributions to various fields, including mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy. Al-Tusi is renowned for his work on the refinement of the Ptolemaic model of the solar system and for his influential writings on ethics and logic.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Nassor was also associated with several influential figures. One such individual was Nassor Pasha, a high-ranking Ottoman statesman and military leader who lived in the 16th century. He served as the Grand Vizier, the highest-ranking political advisor to the Ottoman Sultan, and played a crucial role in the expansion of the empire.
In more recent history, Nassor Chamma, a prominent Syrian writer and journalist who lived in the 20th century, is also known for bearing this name. He was a vocal advocate for Arab nationalism and played an important role in the struggle for Syrian independence from French colonial rule.
Another notable figure with the name Nassor is Nassor Hussain, a Kenyan athlete who excelled in long-distance running. He won multiple medals in international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games and the World Championships in Athletics, during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
While the name Nassor has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by various cultures and communities around the world, reflecting its enduring appeal and significance.
People
Nassor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nassor 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
Nassor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nassor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nassor 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 Nassor a common name?
We classify Nassor 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 Nassor most popular?
The single biggest year for Nassor was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nassor is about 32 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 Nassor in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nassor a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nassor 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 Nassor still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nassor 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 Nassor 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 Nassor?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.