Nash
Gender: Boy
Meaning: By the ash tree
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #255 in 2025 with 1,357 babies born.
History: Nash is derived from the Middle English phrase 'atten ash,' meaning at the ash tree, which was shortened over time to Nash. It began as a topographic surname for someone who lived near an ash tree. As a given name, Nash has a sleek, modern sound that has made it increasingly popular in the United States in the 21st century.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Nash? About 1 in 2,437 babies born in 2025 were named Nash, or roughly 3.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Nash
What does the name Nash mean?
Nash means “By the ash tree” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Nash?
Nash has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “By the ash tree”.
How popular is Nash?
Nash ranked #255 in 2025 — given to 1,357 babies that year.
When was Nash most popular?
Nash peaked in 2021 with 1,588 babies registered that year.
Is Nash a boy or girl name?
Nash is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Nashs in registered births are male.
Is the name Nash rising or falling in popularity?
Nash has risen 5880 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6135 in 2020 to #255 in 2025.
How long has Nash been recorded?
Nash appears in birth records across 112 years — from 1910 through 2025.