Total births
496
Unisex name · since 1994
Nasim
Nasim has 496 recorded births since 1994 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2000 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7028
- among boys today
- 496
- born since 1994
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
496 babies have been named Nasim since 1994, making it today's #7028 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Nasim recorded 496 times among boys since 1994, holding rank #7028 nationally today, ahead of 51% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #7028 among boys today
- 496 born since 1994
- 2000s peak decade
- 51% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nasim is currently the #7028 unisex name in America, more common than 51% of boys - 496 born since 1994, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7028
- among boys today
- 496
- born since 1994
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
Nasim vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7028
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 51% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Nasim was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
36 babies were named Nasim in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Nasim compares
496 Top 44% higher than 56% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nasim's all-time total is 35% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nasim | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 496 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nasim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nasim's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2014, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2000 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nasim at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#7,028
Active since
1994
Nasim popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Nasim popularity over time - girls
119 total births recorded since 1980 (Nasim as girls' name)
Nasim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Nasim's strongest decade.
232 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Nasim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 74
1990s
74 births
- 2000s
2000s
232 births
- 2010s
2010s
120 births
- 2020s 70
2020s
70 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 232 births (47% of all-time use).
Nasim by state
Where Nasim concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 59 | 11.9% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 35 | 7.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 21 | 4.2% |
Pennsylvania share of Nasim's total US births 11.9%
Even split
59 of 496 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nasim? ▼
496 babies have been named Nasim since 1994. It currently ranks #7028 among boys. The peak year was 2000 with 36 births.
When was Nasim most popular? ▼
Nasim was most popular in the 2000s decade with 232 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Nasim most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nasim are Pennsylvania (59 births), New Jersey (35 births), New York (21 births).
Is Nasim a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nasim is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 496 births, and as a girl's name it has 119 births.
How long has the name Nasim been used? ▼
Records for Nasim go back to 1994, giving 32 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Nasim? ▼
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 Nasim's data
- Nasim's decade-level peak was the 2000s (232 total births); usage has since declined to 70 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Nasims (59 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Nasim
Nearby Names Like Nasim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nasim
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 Nasim side by side: Nasim vs Nash Nasim vs Nasir Nasim vs Nasser
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nasim
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1994–2025 (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. "Nasim: #7028 Unisex Name - 496 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nasim. 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 Nasim 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 June 2026.