Nesean
A masculine name derived from Irish and Gaelic roots meaning "from the island".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Nesean. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nesean today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nesean births was 2007 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nesean. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nesean. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2007
6 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#12,119
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Nesean: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nesean 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 Nesean during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nesean
The name Nesean has its origins in ancient Greek culture, dating back to the classical period of ancient Greece around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "nesos," which means "island." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were born or lived on islands, or who had some connection to maritime life.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Nesean was a Greek poet and playwright who lived in the 5th century BCE. Unfortunately, very little is known about his life or works, as most of his writings have been lost to history.
In the 4th century BCE, there was a Nesean who was a prominent philosopher and follower of Aristotle. He is mentioned in several ancient texts, although his specific teachings and contributions to philosophy are not well-documented.
During the Hellenistic period, which began in the late 4th century BCE, a Nesean was recorded as being a skilled sculptor from the island of Rhodes. Some of his works were said to have adorned temples and public buildings in various Greek cities, but none have survived to the present day.
In the 2nd century BCE, a Nesean was a well-known physician from the island of Kos, where he studied and practiced medicine. He is credited with writing several treatises on medical topics, though only fragments of his writings remain.
Another notable figure with the name Nesean was a Byzantine scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century CE. He was known for his commentaries on religious texts and his contributions to the development of Eastern Orthodox theology.
While the name Nesean has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been used sporadically throughout history in various regions and contexts. However, due to its relatively uncommon nature, there are few other well-documented individuals with this name from different eras and civilizations.
People
Nesean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nesean 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
Nesean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nesean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nesean 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Nesean a common name?
We classify Nesean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nesean most popular?
The single biggest year for Nesean was 2007, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nesean is about 18 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 Nesean in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nesean a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nesean 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 Nesean still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nesean 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 Nesean 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 share the name Nesean?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.