Nazareno
A masculine name of Spanish origin literally meaning "from Nazareth".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Nazareno. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nazareno today is around 71 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nazareno births was 1938 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nazareno. 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
- • The typical person named Nazareno is about 71 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Nazarenos were born before 1965.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nazareno. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1938
5 babies that year
Average age
71
years old
1938 SSA rank
#3,881
Tracked since 1938
Popularity
Nazareno: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nazareno 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 Nazareno during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nazareno
The given name Nazareno is derived from the Spanish word "Nazareno," which means "from Nazareth." It has its roots in the Aramaic name "Naṣrāyā," which was used to refer to the residents of the ancient town of Nazareth in Galilee, where Jesus Christ spent his childhood and youth. The name gained significance in Christianity as a reference to Jesus, who was known as "Jesus of Nazareth."
In the early days of Christianity, the term "Nazareno" was used to identify followers of Jesus, and it later became a popular name among Spanish-speaking Christian communities. The name has been found in historical records dating back to the Middle Ages, particularly in Spain and Latin America, where it was commonly given to male children as a way to honor Jesus and express devotion to the Christian faith.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Nazareno can be found in the 12th-century Spanish epic poem "El Cantar de Mio Cid," where it is mentioned in reference to a character named Nazareno García. Another notable historical figure who bore this name was Nazario Nazareno Córdoba, a Venezuelan military leader and politician who played a significant role in the Venezuelan War of Independence in the early 19th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Nazareno, including:
1. Nazareno Galiègue (1875-1936), a Spanish painter known for his landscapes and still-life works.
2. Nazareno Solano (1903-1959), a Peruvian poet and journalist who played a crucial role in the vanguardist literary movement of the 1920s.
3. Nazareno Jacinto (1935-1986), an Argentine boxer who held the WBA and WBC featherweight world titles in the 1960s.
4. Nazareno Corpino (1959-2008), an Italian actor and comedian who appeared in numerous films and television shows in Italy.
5. Nazareno Mariano Tonelli (1973-present), an Argentine footballer who played as a defender for various clubs in Argentina and Mexico.
In many Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Latin America, the name Nazareno is also associated with religious celebrations and processions during Holy Week, commemorating the passion and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Images or statues of Jesus carrying the cross are often referred to as "El Nazareno" and are venerated by Catholic communities in various regions.
People
Nazareno + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nazareno 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
Nazareno: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nazareno?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nazareno 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Nazareno a common name?
We classify Nazareno as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% 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 Nazareno most popular?
The single biggest year for Nazareno was 1938, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nazareno is about 71 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 Nazareno in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nazareno a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nazareno 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 Nazareno still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nazareno 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 Nazareno 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 Nazareno?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.