Nash

Nash is a boy's name of English origin meaning “at the ash tree.” In 2024 it was given to 1,464 boys in the United States.

Nash at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“at the ash tree”
Pronunciation
/næʃ/

About the name Nash

Nash belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “at the ash tree” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nash first appears in Social Security records in 1910. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #233 in 2021, and in 2024 1,464 babies received the name — 21,076 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nash in US records

First recorded (US)
1910
Best US rank
#233 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Nash in 2024
1,464
Total since 1880
21,076

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nash mean?

Nash means “at the ash tree” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nash a boy or girl name?

Nash is a boy name. In 2024, 1,464 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nash?

Nash comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nash?

Nash first appears in US records in 1910. Its best-ever ranking was #233 in 2021, and 1,464 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Nash?

Nash is pronounced /næʃ/ (IPA).

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