Nausheen
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "sugar or sweet".
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Nausheen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nausheen today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nausheen births was 1979 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nausheen. 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 Nausheen with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nausheen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1979
7 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1987 SSA rank
#12,619
Tracked since 1979
Census
Nausheen in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 374 people with the first name Nausheen, which placed it at #25,370 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#25,370
National first-name rank
People counted
374
374 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
94.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nausheen
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Nausheen is Asian/Pacific Islander at 94.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.1%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Nausheen described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Nausheen at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander94.7% · 354
- White2.1% · 8
- Two or more races1.9% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino1.1% · 4
- Black or African American0.3% · 1
Popularity
Nausheen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nausheen from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 10 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nausheen 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 Nausheen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nausheen
Nausheen is a beautiful name with origins in the Persian language. The name is derived from the Persian words "naw" meaning "new" and "sheen" meaning "sweet" or "beautiful." Together, the name Nausheen translates to "new beauty" or "sweet newness."
The name has been in use for centuries and can be traced back to ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) and the surrounding regions. It gained popularity during the reign of the Persian Empire, which spanned from the 6th century BC to the 7th century AD. During this time, the name was associated with grace, elegance, and the beauty of the Persian culture.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Nausheen can be found in the famous Persian epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings) written by the celebrated poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century AD. In this epic, the name is used as a metaphor to describe the beauty and freshness of a new spring day.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Nausheen. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Nausheen Begum (1615-1675), a Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Jahangir. She was known for her literary talents and her patronage of the arts.
Another famous Nausheen was Nausheen Mushtaq (1920-2005), a renowned Pakistani actress and singer who graced the stage and screen for over six decades. Her performances in classic films and plays earned her numerous accolades and a special place in the hearts of audiences across the subcontinent.
In the realm of literature, Nausheen Sarcar Ali (born 1976) is a notable Indian writer and poet. Her works explore themes of identity, culture, and the human experience, and she has received several prestigious awards for her contributions to contemporary literature.
Nausheen Sarkar Ali (born 1987) is a respected Indian classical dancer and choreographer. She has performed on numerous prestigious stages around the world, showcasing the beauty and intricacies of Indian classical dance forms.
Nausheen Ikram (born 1989) is a prominent Pakistani fashion designer who has made her mark on the international fashion scene. Her designs celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan while incorporating modern elements, earning her recognition and praise from fashion critics and enthusiasts alike.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Nausheen throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage.
People
Nausheen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nausheen 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
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nausheen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nausheen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nausheen 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Nausheen a common name?
We classify Nausheen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nausheen most popular?
The single biggest year for Nausheen was 1979, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nausheen is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Nausheen in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 374 people with the name Nausheen, or 0.12 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #25,370 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Nausheen in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Nausheen?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Nausheen appears almost entirely female. Of the 373 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Nausheen?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Nausheen is Asian/Pacific Islander at 94.7%. The next largest groups are White (2.1%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Nausheen most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Nausheen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.7% (354 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Nausheen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nausheen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nausheen in the SSA data are female. 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 Nausheen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nausheen 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 Nausheen 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.
How many people have the name Nausheen?
Find out how many people share the name Nausheen on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.