Nahum
boy name#2363 in 2025Nahum entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #1725 in 2005, ranks #2363 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
#2363
rank today
#1725
peak (2005)
58
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3368 |
| 1920s | #3822 |
| 1950s | #3358 |
| 1970s | #3792 |
| 1980s | #3547 |
| 1990s | #2671 |
| 2000s | #1977 |
| 2010s | #2081 |
| 2020s | #2436 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nahum has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Nahum are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nahum alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nahum in 2025?
- Nahum ranks #2363 among US boy names in 2025, with 58 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nahum most popular?
- Nahum peaked in 2005, reaching #1725 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nahum with classmates?
- Nahum will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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