Total births
302
Boys' name · since 1981
Nashaun
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 302 babies named Nashaun, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 302
- total births
- 1981–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
Nashaun is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 302 have been recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nashaun has been recorded 302 times among boys since 1981, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2023.
- 302 total births
- 1981–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
302 boys have been named Nashaun since 1981, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 302
- total births
- 1981–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Nashaun was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
31 babies were named Nashaun in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
Nashaun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nashaun splits its recorded history at 2007: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1991 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2004 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nashaun at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2004
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Nashaun popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2023
- Peak year (2004)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Nashaun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nashaun's strongest decade.
191 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Nashaun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 29
1990s
29 births
- 2000s
2000s
191 births
- 2010s 71
2010s
71 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 191 births (63% of all-time use).
Nashaun by state
Where Nashaun concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 10 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 5 | 1.7% |
New York share of Nashaun's total US births 3.3%
Even split
10 of 302 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nashaun? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 302 babies named Nashaun. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 31 births.
When was Nashaun most popular? ▼
Nashaun was most popular in the 2000s decade with 191 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Nashaun most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nashaun are New York (10 births), Illinois (5 births), Virginia (5 births).
How long has the name Nashaun been used? ▼
Nashaun has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 43 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Nashaun? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nash, Nasir, Nasser, Naseem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nashaun's data
- Nashaun's decade-level peak was the 2000s (191 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Nashauns (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nashaun
Nearby Names Like Nashaun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nashaun
Nash Boy
#240 22,439 births
Nasir Boy
#446 17,917 births
Nasser Boy
#3413 1,324 births
Naseem Boy
#3019 1,291 births
Nassir Boy
#3430 993 births
Compare Nashaun side by side: Nashaun vs Nash Nashaun vs Nasir Nashaun vs Nasser
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1981–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nashaun: Baby Name Since 1981 - 302 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nashaun. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nashaun draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.