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Nash
BoyEnglish· “at the ash tree”
- Meaning
- at the ash tree
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- NASH
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #255
- US babies 2025
- 1,357
- Best rank
- #233 (2021)
- Peak year
- 2021
Meaning and origin of Nash
Nash is an English name that means “at the ash tree”.
Nash is an English surname formed from the Middle English phrase atten ash, meaning at the ash tree, used for someone who lived near a notable ash. Over time the n of atten attached itself to the tree, producing Nash. It is carried by several well-known people, including Beau Nash, the famous master of ceremonies of Georgian Bath, and architect John Nash, who designed much of Regency London. As a first name, Nash is short, sleek and confident, in the same family as Cash, Jack and Beau. Its single syllable makes it an easy fit with longer middle names.
Popularity over time
Nash first appears in US Social Security records in 1910. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 29 different years, starting in 1997. Its best national rank was #233 in 2021, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,588 babies. In 2025, 1,357 babies were named Nash, and it ranked #255 nationally. That is 36% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,939 in 1920, #2,000 in 1950, #2,341 in 1980, #920 in 2000, #613 in 2010, and #255 in 2025. Of the 22,439 US boys named Nash since records began, 41% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 8,653 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kash, Atticus, Knox, Hendrix, and Khalil.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Nash ranked highest in South Dakota, Idaho, and Iowa.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | #74 | 16 |
| Idaho | #102 | 25 |
| Iowa | #117 | 34 |
| North Dakota | #117 | 11 |
| Montana | #122 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Nash over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Nash is usually pronounced NASH, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with N and ends in “-sh”.
Middle names for Nash
A few middle names that flow with Nash: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Nash
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nash mean?
Nash is an English name that means “at the ash tree”.
What is the origin of the name Nash?
Nash has English roots. Nash is an English surname formed from the Middle English phrase atten ash, meaning at the ash tree, used for someone who lived near a notable ash.
Is Nash a popular name?
Yes. Nash ranked #255 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Nash a boy or girl name?
Nash is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Nash over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Nash?
Nash is usually pronounced NASH. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings