Nute
A masculine name derived from the Latin word "nutus", meaning "nod" or "command".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Nute. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Nute today is around 87 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nute births was 1915 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nute. 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 Nute is about 87 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Nutes were born before 1949.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nute. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1915
7 babies that year
Average age
87
years old
1928 SSA rank
#4,567
Tracked since 1901
Popularity
Nute: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nute from the 1900s through to the 1920s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 15 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
Nute 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 Nute 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 Nute
The name Nute is believed to have originated from the Germanic root word "Nud" or "Nut," meaning "pleasure" or "delight." It is an ancient name that can be traced back to the early medieval period in regions now known as Germany, the Netherlands, and parts of Scandinavia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nute dates back to the 8th century, where it appears in the Frankish chronicles as the name of a nobleman. However, the name gained prominence in the 11th and 12th centuries, particularly in the Low Countries and northern Germany.
In the 12th century, a Dutch nobleman named Nute van Breda was a prominent figure in the court of the Count of Holland. He was known for his military exploits and his role in the Crusades. Records from this period also mention a knight named Nute von Dortmund, who fought alongside the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.
The name Nute can also be found in ancient Norse texts, where it was sometimes spelled as "Nutr" or "Nutr." In the Icelandic Sagas, there is a character named Nutr the Wise, who was a renowned scholar and advisor to the Viking chieftains.
During the Renaissance period, the name Nute gained some popularity in Italy, particularly in the northern regions. One notable bearer of the name was Nute Dall'Orto, a renowned artist from Verona who lived in the 16th century. His frescoes and paintings can still be seen in various churches and palaces across Italy.
Another notable figure in history with the name Nute was Nute Gunray, a fictional character from the Star Wars universe. Although not a real person, the inclusion of this name in the popular sci-fi franchise has contributed to its recognition in modern times.
It's important to note that while the name Nute has historical roots, it has become relatively uncommon in contemporary times, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, it may still be used in certain regions or communities with strong cultural ties to its origins.
People
Nute + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nute 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
Nute: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nute?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nute 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Nute a common name?
We classify Nute as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nute most popular?
The single biggest year for Nute was 1915, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nute is about 87 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 Nute in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nute a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nute 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 Nute still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nute 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 Nute 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 Americans are named Nute?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.